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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 ‘majority’ of Andalucians live in places where

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 of diesel cars is half than that

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

Million British birds at risk due to Doñana National Park environmental failures

The WWF has issued a warning about the large number of birds as Spain fails to protect one of only two Andalucian national parks

17 Dec, 2016 @ 17:00

Environment·Huelva·Lead·Sevilla

A third of Spain’s most polluted places are in Andalucia, WHO says

Puerto Real is the most polluted place in the country, while La Linea comes third

28 May, 2016 @ 08:32

Environment·Lead·Nature

OPINION: Safe to breathe

This month’s eye-opening WHO report into global air standards should be heeded urgently by the authorities

27 May, 2016 @ 14:56

Opinion

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

6 Mar, 2016 @ 14:04

Environment·Lead·National News·Nature

Madrid to allow city centre access for cars carrying three or more passengers

Spanish capital has introduced measures to battle air pollution

2 Jan, 2016 @ 11:08

Environment

Record levels of pollution recorded in Madrid

Emergency city centre parking restrictions were put in place in November

13 Dec, 2015 @ 09:05

Environment

Pope look-a-like leads eco-warriors in green protest against climate change

Members of environmentalist group Verdemar de Ecologistas en Acción staged a ‘performance’ protest

12 Dec, 2015 @ 11:08

Cadiz·Environment·Lead

environment bottom in european poll of concerns

Happy World Environment Day 2015!

Action must be taken now as Spain is the most polluted country in Europe

5 Jun, 2015 @ 10:38

Environment·Lead

New walk to school scheme in Mijas

Mijas Town Hall encourages youngsters to walk to school

11 Dec, 2014 @ 14:05

Education

Heavy air pollution affects 16.8 million Spaniards

A significant amount of the Spanish population are breathing in dangerous levels of pollutants

16 Oct, 2014 @ 10:40

Environment·Other News

More than a third of Spaniards breathing ‘dangerously polluted’ air

The WHO adds that 95% of Spaniards are exposed to 'unhealthy' levels

9 Oct, 2014 @ 10:51

Environment·Other News

Spain announces 15% decrease of greenhouse gas emissions

But meteorologists still say carbon dioxide levels are 'unprecedented'

8 Oct, 2014 @ 17:00

Environment·Other News

Spain warned to tackle ‘poor’ air pollution

Air quality linked to poor lung health among adults

19 Sep, 2014 @ 09:00

La Linea tops Spanish air pollution blacklist

The World Heath Organisation names and shames the most polluted cities

17 May, 2014 @ 08:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Anti-drilling campaigners set sail off the Costa del Sol

EXCLUSIVE: Spaniards and expats visit Repsol's proposed spot to raise awareness about the plans

17 Feb, 2013 @ 21:19

Environment·Malaga

Spain turns volume down

Reputed to be one of the loudest countries in the world, Spanish town halls are cracking down on noise pollution

31 Aug, 2012 @ 10:54

National News

Spain is Europe’s worst polluter, says EU study

Spain failed an embarrassing three out of four criteria tests

12 Mar, 2012 @ 09:43

Environment

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