Tag: Environment
WATCH: Video of plastic-filled fish goes viral in Spain
The man can be heard saying ‘plastico, puro plastico’
Children and elderly warned as air pollution reaches record levels in Spain’s Murcia
MURCIA city has been forced to introduce special measures after its air pollution levels rose to new heights. The...
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...
Greta Thunberg arrives in Spain’s Madrid for make or break climate conference after 36 day voyage
Her arrival in the Spanish capital marks the end of a momentous 9357km journey from Los Angeles to Madrid
Shocking photos showing drop in water levels at reservoir on Spain’s Costa del Sol cause call for hosepipe ban
“We should not be washing our cars. People need to be made aware"
‘SHE DOESN’T UNDERSTAND’: Campaigner hosting kids’ climate change event in Spain’s Marbella slams teen activist Greta Thunberg
Nihlson has previously said that ‘children are 25% of the world’s population, and 100% of our future.’
WATCH: British expats and Spaniards protest after 3 million fish found dead in Spain’s Mar Menor catastrophe
Local fishermen also wore black, in memory of the fish that perished in the shallow waters
Minister demands ‘honesty’ from local government after Mar Menor ‘environmental emergency’
SPAIN’S Minister for Ecological Transition has demanded answers from the Government of Murcia over the ‘environmental emergency’ at the region’s Mar Menor.
Urgent plea from Mayor as Costa Blanca beaches cleared of 1,000 tonnes of flood rubbish
Up to 1,000 tonnes of rubbish was collected from Costa Blanca beaches following the devastating floods that killed seven and displaced thousands.
Top tips for travelling green REVEALED after climate protests in Spain
Spain ranks second in Europe and fifth in the world for air travel emissions.
Expat feels ‘imprisoned’ in own home after agricultural plant built without planning authorisation next door
A BRITISH expat is demanding action after a seven-metre high and potentially toxic agricultural plant was built just yards from his Costa...
Spanish government announces 21 measures to cut pollution in Murcia’s Mar Menor to ‘zero’
SPAIN’S Ministry for Ecological Transition has announced 21 measures to reduce pollution and runoff into the Mar Menor to ‘zero’.
Spain’s Malaga to build 21 NEW wind turbines costing €79 million
Each turbine has 4.2 Megawatts (MW) of power, with 88.2 MW for the total plant
HEIR MILES: Harry and Meghan opt for a secret Balearic island escape but get into hot water over use...
The Duchess of Sussex had flown to the White Isle to celebrate turning 38 with a six day trip which saw the royal couple stay at a secluded villa
‘WE’RE BEING POISONED’: Video of ship billowing black fumes ‘onto people’s homes’ outrages Gibraltar residents
The 30-second clip shows a huge vessel emit the toxic fumes not far from blocks of flats and homes
OPINION: Authorities in Alicante must make property developers follow safety rules without harming the promising market
The ‘save 100 lives’ petition launched in Balcon al Mar, in Javea, concerns 100 residents whose homes are literally on a cliff-edge
Spain’s environmentalists issue doomsday warning as groundbreaking study reveals alarming levels of micro-plastic in the Pyrenees
One of the main problems is the lack of ready, cheap alternatives to the imperishable material that is now part of the air we breathe and the water we drink
ANOTHER chiringuito in Spain’s Andalucia faces environmental protests just weeks after blue flag losses
Miguel Diaz, the group’s mayoral candidate for Marbella also claimed the blueprints for the beach bar are ‘suspicious’
FEELING BLUE: Here are the 17 Costa del Sol beaches which have lost their blue flag status
The Association of Environmental and Consumer Education has blamed illegal building, including some beach bars, for the shocking news
IN PICS: The newly updated list of Malaga’s 13 natural monuments
After the recently announced additions to Malaga’s natural monuments list, we look at all 13 of these stunning environmental sites
Climate change activists in Spain joined by those in UK as hundreds arrested
In the UK capital, around 400 activists were arrested, following acts of civil disobedience
Gibraltar BANS BALLOONS in desperate bid to save wildlife
The ban comes after authorities cancelled the territory’s annual National Day celebration in which 30,000 red and white helium balloons are released
Tourists in Spain could face PRISON for writing name in sand on protected beaches
Perpetrators could be fined up to €600 or face prison, while visitors to the island will now have to get written permission before visiting the island
Madrid bans old cars from city centre in CRACKDOWN on pollution
BAN: Older cars are exiled from Madrid city centre in a bid to tackle pollution MADRID is banning...
More than 50% in Spain fear climate change is ‘threatening’ survival of human race
Some 64% believe it is already negatively affecting their health
REVEALED: Spain’s cities rank higher than London in world’s top 50 ‘most liveable’
Both Spanish cities had identical scores for the first three categories, but Barcelona edged ahead with better health and infrastructure rankings than Madrid
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American sisters urged to declare rape accusations before a judge in Spain’s Murcia as suspects prepare to file false...
A MURCIA judge has pleaded for three American sisters to declare before a judge their claims that they were raped by three Afghan men...
