Three arsonists arrested in Las Rozas
A farmers' squabble allegedly incensed the fire-starters
Funding cuts halt wind turbine development
Only one wind turbine installed in Spain this year
NGOs say no to poisonous pesticides in Spain
Environmental groups lobby Spanish government to cut down by 30%
Environmentalists increase pressure to end Gibraltar National Day balloons tradition
Hundreds of people have slammed the ‘highly irresponsible’ release of 30,000 balloons from the Rock on National Day
Europe’s greenhouse emissions at all time low
The 2020 emissions reduction target is beginning to look more likely
Fossilised skull reveals secrets of 11 million year old worm lizard
The first complete worm lizard skull has been found in Spain
International Recycling Day a huge success in Ronda
Ronda Limpia was held on May 17, International Recycling Day
New plan backs sustainable construction in Axarquia
A massive 85 companies have signed up to the scheme
Recycled water for Marbella golf courses project nearing completion
Making the greens green, 15km of pipeline has been successfully installed
Endangered plant found in Barbate
The largest-known patch of Odontites Foliosus has been discovered by an environmental group
Spanish island first in the world to be energy self-sufficient
Canary Island El Hierro will use combined wind and water power
Dancing bear spotted at Murcia medieval market
This is the first known sighting of a performing bear in Spain since 2007
Arctic threat to Spain’s beaches warns Greenpeace
The environmental group claim that Marbella and Benidorm will be underwater by 2100
NGOs demand end to Spanish destruction of deep-sea ecosystems
The practice of 'bottom trawling' is causing irreparable damage in the north east Atlantic Ocean
Lights out across Gibraltar for the annual Earth Hour
The Rock joined in this global event, dimming lights in aid of the environment
DISGRACE: El Algarrobico hotel declared legal…. Have your say, legal or not?
Green groups shocked as Algarrobico hotel is deemed legal while expats, such as the Priors, see their disputed homes bulldozed
EU imposes strict rules on carbon emissions
Not everyone is pleased with the European Parliament’s 2020 target for cars
Granada is top spot for birds’ winter break
Granada’s lakes are a winter home to more than 2,450 birds
Hundreds of hunting traps seized in Sierra de Yeguas
Investigation sniffs out poison, traps and nets at private hunting estates
Twitchers are all of a flutter over new bird-watching app
The app includes videos, birdsong and a series of maps and walks for spotting the best of Spain's birds
Slimey! Slugs and snails big threat to gardens
The Royal Horticultural Society has warned slugs and snails remain the biggest threat to gardens this Spring
Red palm weevils now a major concern
Authorities are encouraging anyone who spots the weevils to contact them
Which? publishes controversial compost study
Consumer magazine advises gardeners to shun peat-free compost
Canary Islands president discusses oil drilling plans
President to canvas opinion on oil extraction plans around Fuerteventura and Lanzarote
Endangered horses released back into the Spanish wild
Retuerta horses are one of the oldest and rarest breeds in Europe
Work beginning on new sewage plant for Nerja
The sewage plant has been a long-running saga