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TOXIC: Spain third-worst in Europe for ‘cancer-causing’ oil refineries – and Andalucia suffers most

SPAIN has been revealed to be one of Europe’s main contributors to the ‘toxic’ crude oil refining industry. According to a new study by GlobalData,

8 Sep, 2018 @ 16:10

Environment·Lead

FINAL STRAW: Spain consumes most plastic straws in Europe as Greenpeace calls for BAN

SPAIN consumes more plastic straws than any other country in Europe. The holiday favourite throws away 4.745 BILLION plastic straws every year – around 13

21 Aug, 2018 @ 15:19

Environment·Lead

WATCH: Thick black smoke billows from ship just metres away from kids on Gibraltar beach

It comes after it was revealed last week that more than 80% of Spain is exposed to air pollution levels deemed ‘unacceptable’ by the WHO

5 Jul, 2018 @ 18:05

Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

TOXIC: 97% of Spain exposed to ‘unacceptable’ levels of air pollution

ONLY 3% of the entire Spanish nation enjoy air quality that meets World Health Organisation standards. And according to the WHO’s latest shocking report, the

30 Jun, 2018 @ 09:39

Environment·Lead

Gibraltar officially the fourth most polluted part of the UK, but government blames African dust

The Gibraltar Government pointed to what it said were contributing factors that could not be controlled

3 May, 2018 @ 10:57

Gibraltar·Lead

‘Worrying’ levels of plastic particles found in almost 75% of fish

New research finds microplastics could pose a serious threat to human health

8 Mar, 2018 @ 15:49

Environment·Lead·Other News

Diesel car pollution is half than previously thought, according to new study

The study revealed that levels of nitrogen dioxide in Europe are two times smaller than previously thought and the amount of hot air coming out

7 Dec, 2017 @ 13:14

Environment·Health·Lead·Politics

Spain facing fines from the EU after failing to control pollution in urban areas

The European Commision have sent a 'final warning' to Spain for failing to comply with EU air pollution levels.

15 Oct, 2017 @ 12:16

Environment·Health·Lead·Nature·Politics

EU issues final warning to Spain over repeated air pollution infractions

The European Commission has said that Spain could face legal action

26 Feb, 2017 @ 17:12

Environment·Lead·National News·Politics

3000 evacuated amid fire and explosions in Valencia

The flames reached 50 metres high and there were several explosions

9 Feb, 2017 @ 11:20

Environment·Lead·National News

Madrid bans half of cars from its roads to tackle air pollution

Depending on pollution levels, the decision will be revised daily

3 Jan, 2017 @ 09:41

Business & Finance·Environment·Health·Lead·National News

Sevilla and Granada ordered to publish plans to tackle pollution

Sevilla and Granada, two of the most popular tourist destinations, are among those who must demonstrate their commitment to cutting levels in the short term

31 Dec, 2016 @ 10:00

Environment·Granada·Sevilla