Shark ‘finning’ finally outlawed in Spain
The EU has banned fishermen from slicing off sharks’ fins and discarding their bodies live
Red kites up by 50% in Spanish national park
The Junta de Andalucia has recorded sightings of 74 red kite pairs, compared to just 40 in 2011
Spain to fund overseas green projects to help hit Kyoto targets
Several international schemes have been approved including wind farms in India, Mexico and Tunisia
Endangered fish removed from Andalucian waters for breeding
The fartets and freshwater blennies will be bred in an attempt to boost numbers
On the frontline in climate change battle
With Spain feeling the effects of climate change more than most, James Bryce looks at the effect global warming is having on people’s lives, and
Working ‘whaley’ hard in the Gulf of Cadiz
Extensive survey of whale and dolphin numbers to examine the impact of the fishing industry
Algarrobico demolition to cost well under estimate
Demolition costs for the illegal hotel have dropped from €300 million to just over €7 million
Lorca earthquake caused by human activity
Deathly Spanish tremor which killed nine last year was triggered by groundwater extraction, find experts
Spain’s central courts put a stop to plans for railway testing track
Madrid court blocks plan for high-speed train testing circuit in Antequera
Al Gore urges Gibraltar to become climate change ‘role model’
Former US vice president praised the Rock's sustainability credentials during speech at Thinking Green conference
Jagger’s daughter models for tuna
Lizzie Jagger poses for the FISHLOVE campaign - although thankfully tuna numbers are on the increase in Spain
Europeans are overfishing sharks, warn conservationists
Oceana Europe have warned demand for omega-3 is causing an increase in overfishing of sharks
Junta authorises deer hunts in nature reserve
Four deer were killed in Cazorla natural park, making €8,000 which will be used to buy fodder
Al Gore set to lay out ‘green business’ plan in Spain
The Nobel Peace Prize winner will visit Barcelona and Gibraltar
Marbella In Transition
On the eve of Marbella's Transition Towns conference, organiser and Arboretum Marbella director Alejandro Cesar Orioli explains a bit more about the movement
Coast Law reform saves thousands of homes from demolition in Spain
Amnesty extended for 10,000 beachfront properties, many belonging to foreigners
500 black storks migrate in one day
Sightings were reported from Algarrobo to Algeciras and in Tarifa
Phone app to combat jellyfish peril on Costa del Sol
Beachgoers will be able to track the movement of the stinging invertebrates using their mobile
Tax reform for Spain’s energy sector
Spanish government to raise tax in bid to reduce energy industry's €24 billion tariff deficit
Andalucia dubbed a birdwatcher’s paradise
Tourism chiefs travelled to the UK to promote the region's bird-friendly environment
Wolf hunting to be legalised in Spain
Picos de Europa national park will authorise wolf hunting due to a large number of herd attacks
Spanish government tests new low-carbon cars
The vehicles, which run entirely on electricity, will be assessed during a six-month trial period
New weapon against palm weevil
New technology will enable tracking of devastating beetle throughout Spain
Spain plans to make green taxis
Madrid city hall sets out new regulations to create ecotaxis
Blue flag losses for Nerja
Flags removed from El Playazo and Maro beaches
Al Gore prepares to visit Gibraltar
The former US vice president will deliver a speech at a major environmental forum