Tag: emissions
OPINION: Spain’s Mar Menor shows us why it’s time we cleaned up our act
Martin Tye of Mariposa Energia explores what's gone wrong at Spain's Mar Menor
CO2 emissions in Spain decrease by 32% in April, much higher than the average worldwide drop of 26%
CO2 emissions in Spain have decreased by over a third in April, registering one of the highest drops in the world.
Costa Blanca resort shows ‘clear commitment’ to environment with new electric vehicles and free charging points for residents
GUARDAMAR del Segura has invested €80,000 in the acquisition of two electric vehicles, designed to collect household waste from local residents.
They arrived on Tuesday...
Dozens arrested in toxic shame of 30 Spanish waste disposal companies
GUARDIA Civil and Europol have arrested 68 people at 30 companies involved in illegal gas emissions polluting the air we breathe with around 76...
Madrid bans old cars from city centre in CRACKDOWN on pollution
MADRID is banning aged cars from its city centre in a bid to reduce monster levels of air pollution.
The vintage veto, coming into effect...
More than 50% in Spain fear climate change is ‘threatening’ survival of human race
Some 64% believe it is already negatively affecting their health
Buses in Mallorca must now have WiFi to boost connectivity
NEW buses in Palma must now have WiFi on-board and access to a USB for charging mobiles in an attempt to increase business productivity on...
Madrid’s firefighters go green to reduce pollution in the city
It is estimated the move will save €18,000 and reduce emissions by 50 tonnes while the total cost of the fleet came in at €660,000.
Global wildfires result in loss of land equivalent to the size of Spain
According to new data released by Global Forest Watch (GFW) deforestation has decimated the equivalent of the surface of Spain and accounts for 10 to 15% of global carbon emissions.
Spanish government says it should do more to reduce impact on global warming
Maria Garcia expects Spain to meet its target of reducing emissions by 26% before 2030, but said Spain must do more
EU left unimpressed by Spain’s diesel car emissions tests
Its 8-month report was just 34 pages long
Spain faces EU fine for inaction after Volkswagen emissions scandal
Spain now has two months to provide data and information that justifies its actions or lack of
Spanish government has ‘secret’ emissions report carried out prior to Volkswagen scandal
The scandal revealed 11 million diesel cars worldwide were exceeding legal emission levels
Spain faces uphill battle to meet new EU emissions goals
Europe aims to reduce its total carbon footprint by 40%
Carbon emissions increase faster in Spain than anywhere else in Europe
CO2 emissions rose by 4% last year in Spain with a 23% increase in the use of electricity
EU focus on climate and energy
The EU Council agreed that a 40% cut is needed in CO2 emissions