Spain is European country with most species at risk of extinction
SPAIN is the European country with the most plants and animals at risk of extinction, according to a new analysis. Data from the IUCN Red
Slurry bad news: Across Spain, dubious industrial and agricultural methods have continued to pollute this beautiful nation
A LEGION of politicians piled fury on Alberto Garzon’s comments about the quality of Spanish meat because he criticised their two most important loves: gammon
Avian flu restrictions imposed in Murcia after several bird deaths in northern Spain
SPAIN’S Murcia region has introduced restrictions on poultry farms in eight municipalities to counter the spread of avian flu. The presence of poultry has also
Fury after minister claims meat from mega farms is causing the ‘end of Spain’ – but is he right?
SUSTAINABLE meat production is dominating headlines after Spain’s minister for consumer affairs claimed livestock mega farms are causing the ‘end’ of the very country. Alberto
Environmentalists call for end to ‘floating bombs’ after yet another nuclear sub docks in Gibraltar
ANOTHER nuclear submarine docked in Gibraltar just days after environmentalists warned the Rock was becoming a repair shop for ‘floating bombs’. The USS Albany, a
Energy costs soar in Spain for the sixth day in a row amid warning to expect leap of €475 per household during 2022
ENERGY costs in Spain will increase by €475 this year, due to the high cost of natural gas and an increase of CO2 emission charges
After more than two years, “essential” cash arrives for flood protection schemes in Vega Baja area of Spain’s Costa Blanca
SOME €16 million for dozens of flood defence projects in Vega Baja has finally arrived with local authorities in the area. Plans approved for all
AT LAST? Sewage plant ‘to be built’ in Arriate near Andalucia’s Ronda after 30 year wait
AFTER a 30-year wait the Ronda town of Arriate might finally get a sewage works at a cost of €5,432,924. Water company Aguas de las
Activists battle to stop ‘cruelty’ of world’s first octopus farm in Spain’s Canary Islands
WHEN Craig Foster filmed a ball-shaped creature covered with seashells in a South African kelp forest he had no idea the resulting My Octopus Teacher
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE: SEAT opens new battery test and research plant for electric vehicles in Spain’s Barcelona
SEAT has opened a new €7 million battery research and development centre for electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The centre (known as TCE) at the
66% of Balearic Island beaches could be lost due to climate change
A NEW study claims that 66% of Balearic beaches could be lost to the sea by the end of the century in a worst case
New nocturnal butterfly discovered exclusively in Spain’s Madrid and Andalucia
AN international team led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (CSIC-UPF) and the Zerynthia Association has identified a new species of butterfly, exclusive to Madrid
Iberian lynx set to be released in new territory in Spain’s Murcia
THE Iberian Lynx could soon be on the prowl in Murcia. An agreement has been reached between the Murcia regional government and the Junta de
Las Tablas de Daimiel: How Spain’s precious wetlands have been sucked dry
THE unique wetlands, Las Tablas de Daimel, in the central plains of Castile-la Mancha, have nearly completely dried up over the past three years as
Dates discovered growing in palm grove on Spain’s Costa Blanca described as ‘exceptional’
TWO indigenous varieties of date have been discovered at the Palmeral de Orihuela and already described as “exceptional”. Named ‘Oriol’ and ‘Bolica’, they were selected
Toxic bacteria is polluting several reservoirs in Alicante and Murcia areas of Spain
FIVE reservoirs in the Alicante and Murcia regions are suffering from pollution caused by increased levels of harmful algae. The Segura Hydrographic Confederation(CHS) says algae
How Spain’s Valencia region became the leader in organic farming
ORGANIC farming in Valencia has grown 81.2% in the past five years, more than anywhere else in Spain and exceeding Spain’s average which is only
New-build projects suspended as development “exceeds growth limitations” on Spain’s Costa Blanca
GREEN and rural areas in the Vega Baja area of Costa Blanca South will be protected at least for another year, thanks to new-build projects
Wind power overtakes nuclear as Spain’s main energy source
WIND power is on track to become Spain’s leading energy source this year, overtaking nuclear and gas-powered electricity for the first time. Wind power has
The Pulpi Geode, A Giant Cave Of Crystals That Formed As The Mediterranean Sea Disappeared
The Pulpi Geode is a rare find. Located in the southern Spanish region of Andalucia, in the Almeria Province near the city of Pulpi, it
Spain’s Seat uses railway to link Barcelona factory with Volkswagen plant in Portugal in effort to cut CO2 emissions
CAR manufacturers are not noted for their green credentials, despite their move towards an electric future. But now Spanish company Seat is taking a step
Spain’s Axarquia receives water from Malaga city to battle ‘exceptional drought’
SINCE the beginning of this week, Malaga city has been supplying water for human consumption to the Axarquia region. The delicate situation of the La
EU takes Spain to European Court for not stopping pollution of areas like the Mar Menor
SPAIN will have to answer to the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg over not doing enough to combat nitrate pollution in areas like the
Rescued loggerhead turtles are taken back home off the Costa Blanca in Spain
TWO rescued loggerhead turtles have been released into the sea some 30 miles off the Costa Blanca shore. The two specimens were found off the
Judge reveals evidence of ‘environmental crime’ in Mar Menor pollution investigation in Spain
A Murcia judge says there is evidence of an ‘environmental crime’ in his probe of 38 agricultural businesses accused of illegally dumping 5.9 billion litres