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Endangered turtles released off Spain’s Murcia to be tracked around the world by satellite

LOGGERHEAD turtles born in captivity have been released into the wild off Murcia beaches. Over two separate releases, 21 of the endangered species were returned

30 Sep, 2020 @ 12:00

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

WATCH: Iberian lynx roams the streets of Spain’s Andalucia before becoming trapped in house

The lynx was finally captured over two hours later, after getting itself trapped in the entrance of one of the town’s houses.

28 Sep, 2020 @ 11:13

Environment·Huelva·Lead

Rare Blue Shark washed up at popular tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca

The Blue Shark (Prionace glauca) is a species of requiem shark which inhabits deep waters in the world's temperate and tropical oceans

27 Sep, 2020 @ 14:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

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37 sea turtle eggs hatch on Cabopino beach in Spain’s Marbella

These hatchings are the first of their kind ever recorded in Malaga

24 Sep, 2020 @ 15:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

More than 340,000 trees planted in Spain’s Malaga in fight against climate change

In 2019, more than 44 initiatives were carried out to combat climate change, with a budget of almost €10 million

22 Sep, 2020 @ 08:32

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Two solar power farms may be scrapped in Spain’s Vega Baja as area now classed as flood plain

TWO huge solar power farms planned for Spain’s Vega Baja region are now in doubt because of a combination of bad timing and poor communication.

21 Sep, 2020 @ 12:51

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Residents raise a stink over manure plant on border of Spain’s Costa Blanca and Murcia regions

PLANS to build a manure processing factory on the Murcia-Alicante Province border have caused a big stink amongst residents and environmentalists. The proposed plant, to

13 Sep, 2020 @ 10:02

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

How to Cultivate Daffodil Flowers at Home

Many people think that daffodils are exclusively garden plants. However, these flowers can be planted in a pot at home, and they are easy to

27 Aug, 2020 @ 20:59

Environment

Time is running out for thieving deer on the loose across Mallorca

A FARMER from Porreres had the fright of his life when he visited his farm in Montuïri late one night and discovered a herd of

5 Aug, 2020 @ 17:54

Environment·Mallorca

FLOATING solar panels connected to grid in a renewable energy first for Spain

A RESERVOIR in the Spanish region of Extremadura is the site of Spain’s first grid-connected FLOATING photovoltaic solar power plant. Guillermo Fernández Vara, President of

2 Aug, 2020 @ 14:53

Environment·Lead·National News·Other News

Protesters take action against bull fighting in Spain

PROTESTS are expected to erupt at the Plaza de toros de Estepona today before a controversial bull fight begins at 7pm. Activist group Estepona Antitaurina

1 Aug, 2020 @ 09:00

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Town in Spain’s Mallorca becomes first to issue €300 penalty for throwing face mask on ground

Santa Eugenia town hall vowed to continue imposing the penalty to anyone who is seen throwing the personal protective gear on the ground

30 Jul, 2020 @ 17:08

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

High demand for wine and olive oil will endanger birds’ habitats in Spain

When the land is converted it will be less suitable for endangered bird species including little bustards, great bustards and lesser kestrels

15 Jul, 2020 @ 12:08

Environment

Calvia beaches in Mallorca awarded most Q Flags throughout Spain

CALVIA beaches in Mallorca have been awarded the most Q Flags throughout the whole of Spain.

10 Jul, 2020 @ 13:25

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Tourist Beach On Spain S Costa Blanca Sees Return Of Venemous Stinger That Cleared Local Waters Back In 2018

Tourist beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca sees return of venomous stinger which cleared local waters last year

No other sightings have been reported so far and no warnings have been issued by local authorities

9 Jul, 2020 @ 13:20

Costa Blanca·Environment

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Green Rubber Global – the next generation business

Oxford Dictionaries has identified “climate emergency” as its 2019 Word of the Year. The choice was between: “climate action,” “climate denial,” “eco-anxiety,” “extinction” and “flight

9 Jul, 2020 @ 12:03

Environment

Coral Reefs Are Dying Due To Global Warming In Waters Of Spain S Costa Blanca

78% of coral reefs off Spain’s Costa Blanca ‘damaged’ by rising sea temperature, new study says

A WORRYING 78% of coral reefs off Spain’s Costa Blanca have been damaged by global warming, according to a new study. The Instituto de Ecología

2 Jul, 2020 @ 19:39

Costa Blanca·Environment

Spain’s Mallorca recieves two black flags – but there are still 25 Blue Flag beaches to enjoy this summer

The Port of Palma and Cala Egos have this week been classified as an environmental disaster

1 Jul, 2020 @ 11:22

Environment·Lead·Mallorca

Internet Ivory Sellers In Spain S Costa Blanca Get Surprise Police Visit Over Illegal Trading

Six arrested for marketing illegal ivory objects online in Spain’s Alicante – inc. €200 hairbrushes

SIX Costa Blanca residents advertising illegal ivory online have been arrested following an undercover police sting. Guardia Civil agents contacted vendors of suspicious ivory products

30 Jun, 2020 @ 17:56

Costa Blanca·Environment

Spain records 48 black flags for most polluted beaches in 2020

THE list of Spain’s most polluted black flag beaches has been released.

30 Jun, 2020 @ 15:18

Environment·Lead·National News

ORANGE heat warnings for Spain’s Andalucia tomorrow with highs of 41°C

ORANGE heat warnings have been issued for Andalucia on Monday. Aemet has issued its second-most severe weather warnings for Sevilla, Cordoba and Jaen. All the

28 Jun, 2020 @ 18:28

Environment·Lead

How Murcia’s ‘cool streets’ technology helps prevent pets burning their paws as temperatures rise across Spain

RED-HOT pavements can be a danger to both children and pets, as summer temperatures spike in Spain. Vienna-based animal welfare charity Four Paws International, warns

28 Jun, 2020 @ 09:25

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Costa Blanca awakens to earthquake with 3.1 magnitude ‘shaking ground beneath the house’

TORREVIEJA and surrounding areas were awoken early this morning by an earthquake that rattled windows right across the southern areas of Costa Blanca. The quake

27 Jun, 2020 @ 08:32

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Goldfinches See Freedom On Costa Blanca After Illegal Trappers Get Arrested

23 goldfinches released into wild by Guardia Civil after arrest of two trappers in Spain’s Torrevieja

TWO men have been arrested for illegally capturing goldfinch birds in the San Miguel de Salinas area. Guardia Civil agents from Torrevieja stopped the men’s

26 Jun, 2020 @ 18:55

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Environment

First five months of 2020 in Spain were the hottest of any year since records began

THE first five months of 2020 in Spain have been the hottest first five months of any year since records began.

22 Jun, 2020 @ 15:31

Environment·Lead·Nature

WATCH: Alicante wildlife expert films himself swimming through ‘horrible’ microplastic soup beneath stunning Cala de Ali beach

A VIDEO showing plastic pollution beneath one of Alicante’s most stunning beaches has gone viral with over 140,000 views in just four days. Wildlife expert

19 Jun, 2020 @ 13:34

Costa Blanca·Environment

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