The World Cup's climate challenge: between extreme heat and a record carbon footprint
Will football survive the extreme heat? We analyze the environmental impact of the 2026 World Cup: record emissions, risks to players, and sponsorship.
Environment
The stunning secret of the Diamond Zone: a unique whale graveyard in the abyss
A 1.200 km² whale necropolis has been discovered in the Indian Ocean, containing remains dating back 5 million years. New species and extreme life have been found at a depth of 7 km.
The complex scenario of Low Emission Zones in Spain: between expansion and legal obstacles
Find out how court rulings affect Low Emission Zones in Spain and what will happen to cars with a B sticker. All the information on fines and regulations.
Complete Guide on the Environmental Impact of Urban and University Events
Want to organize a sustainable event? Discover how to measure your carbon footprint, manage waste, and implement the circular economy here.
Spanish municipalities lead in environmental excellence at the Platinum Broom Awards
Discover the Spanish municipalities awarded the Platinum Broom for their waste management and urban cleaning. Real innovation and sustainability!
The courts have annulled Malaga's Low Emission Zone due to unequal treatment.
The courts have struck down Málaga's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) for discriminating against non-residents. Find out what will happen with the fines and whether the restrictions will remain in place.
Key strategies and measures for the prevention of forest fires in Spain
Discover the new measures, technology, and obligations to prevent forest fires in Spain. Protect your home and the forest this summer.
The truth about the change in the taste of tap water in Madrid
Have you noticed a strange taste in Madrid's water? We'll tell you why it smells like chlorine and what the Canal de Isabel II says about its current potability.
Blue Carbon: Key Roles of Marshes and Seagrass Meadows in the Climate Fight
Discover how blue carbon from salt marshes and seagrass meadows slows climate change. A complete guide to their conservation and restoration.
Spain joins the global outcry for climate action in the celebration of World Environment Day
Spain celebrates World Environment Day with education, local action, and a firm commitment to the energy transition. Join the change!
Spanish ports are stepping up their game to lead maritime decarbonization
Spain leads the way in decarbonization in seaports with projects in Algeciras and Barcelona to achieve zero emissions in global transport.
The El Niño phenomenon threatens to break global temperature records.
Discover the 80% probability of El Niño returning. We analyze its impact on global temperatures and what to expect from the weather in Spain.
Boosting sustainable production with new aid for organic farming
Learn about the new aid available for organic farming. Deadlines in the Canary Islands, PEPAC requirements, and urgent payments in Murcia for the sector.
Large-scale citizen mobilization for the cleaning of seabeds on the Spanish coasts
Hundreds of volunteers are removing tons of trash from the Spanish seabed to protect biodiversity and help food banks.
The invisible cost of AI: the energy consumption that puts the planet's resources at risk
The rise of AI consumes as much energy as entire countries. We analyze its water footprint, electricity consumption, and environmental impact.
The technological revolution in lithium extraction: Europe seeks to lead in clean and waste-free production
Discover the new methods of sustainable lithium extraction: from the German RoLiXX project to Columbia's S3E system. The future of batteries!
Europe's race to curb deforestation: Spanish technology and new rules of the game for the global market
Do you know how Spanish technology is helping to comply with the EUDR law? Discover how satellites and AI are saving forests and transforming the market.
Digitalization and Water Governance: Transforming Water Management in Spain
Discover how technology and new governance are revolutionizing the water cycle in Spain to combat drought and improve efficiency.
Towards a sustainable future: World Environment Day and the call for immediate climate action
How is World Environment Day celebrated in Spain? Discover the activities, challenges, and successes of climate action to save the planet.
Alert in Almonte due to the third fire at the Montehigo recycling plant
Third fire at the Almonte recycling plant in just two months. Huelva firefighters are battling the blaze in Montehigo. All the info here!
Companies and hospitals in Spain are leading the shift towards climate neutrality with real actions
Discover how Spanish companies are leading the way in reducing their carbon footprint with technology, clean energy, and offsetting projects.
The hidden cost of artificial intelligence: the challenge of curbing its thirst for energy and water
Did you know that using AI consumes a lot of water and energy? Learn about the data in the UN report on the environmental cost of current technology.
Progress and challenges in water management in Spain: digitalization and new governance models
We analyze the transformation of water management in Spain: technology in Madrid, digitalization in Galicia and management conflicts in the Canary Islands.
The fight against illegal dumping in Spain intensifies with new sanctions and increased surveillance
Local councils are toughening penalties for illegal dumping. Did you know you can be fined €600.000? Find out how they're tracking down litter.
The green rebirth with the Chuquisaca National Reforestation Plan
Discover how the Chuquisaca National Reforestation Plan seeks to transform the landscape with 10 million trees and a strong historical legacy.
The map of Low Emission Zones in Spain and their new restrictions
Learn about how the new Low Emission Zones (LEZs) work in Spain. Restrictions, €200 fines, and exceptions for residents in each city.
The challenge of surviving extreme temperatures in the Spanish landscape
We analyze how rising temperatures and heat waves are affecting health and agriculture in Spain. Are we prepared for 50°C?
Fracking and the environment: the dilemma between energy development and biodiversity protection
Is fracking a threat to our water? We analyze the environmental impact, health risks, and conflict with biodiversity.
Public Transport as a Fundamental Pillar of the Welfare State
Discover why public transport is vital for social justice and how to combat mobility poverty in Spain and Europe.
Towards a sustainable future: World Environment Day mobilizes society
Explore the origins and challenges of World Environment Day. Azerbaijan 2026 and the full agenda of sustainable events across Spain.
Prevention and impact of forest fires: challenges and strategies in the face of a growing threat
Learn about the latest measures and technologies for preventing forest fires. Analysis of the current campaign, key data, and safety tips.
Valladolid deactivates the preventative situation after ten days of high ozone levels
Valladolid lifts its Level 1 Preventive Alert after 10 days of elevated ozone levels. See the health risks and the City Council's measures here.
Low Emission Zones are gaining ground in Spain amid adaptation deadlines and the debate on their mandatory implementation
Learn how Low Emission Zones work in Cádiz, Málaga, and Alicante. Find out about fine deadlines, permitted DGT stickers, and the latest news on Low Emission Zones.
Demonstration in Cuenca against the advance of mega-farms and biomethane plants
Residents of Cuenca are protesting against the deployment of biomethane and factory farms. Find out why they are denouncing this model and what they are demanding from the government.
Spain promotes sustainability with a massive agenda for Environment Week
Explore the program for Environment Week in Spain. Workshops, tours, and sustainability fairs for the whole family. Join the movement!
Lightning strikes threaten the Cordoba countryside: Infoca stabilizes a fire in Pozoblanco
A lightning strike sparked a forest fire in Pozoblanco after a dry thunderstorm. The Infoca Plan responded quickly to stabilize the flames. Find out more here!
Policies to promote renewable energies in Andalusia
Andalusia is positioning itself as a driving force for clean energy in Europe. We analyze the new policies promoting it and the most innovative projects in the sector.
Complaint about the spills from Aznalcóllar and Gerena into the Guadalquivir River
Sanlúcar requests precautionary measures from the Public Prosecutor's Office regarding the spills from the Aznalcóllar mines that threaten fishing and the Guadalquivir River. Find out more!
Intense heat is causing ozone levels to spike in Spain and Europe, forcing the activation of emergency protocols.
Ozone levels are soaring due to the heat. Valladolid and Paris have activated alerts and restrictions. Find out how to protect your health here.
New developments and strict measures for the forest fire campaign
Find out about the new bans and the IPIF index for the 2026 fire season. Everything you need to protect the forest this summer!
The deployment of biogas plants in Spain is under scrutiny for its social and environmental impact.
We analyze the controversy surrounding biogas plants in Spain: neighborhood protests, pollution risks, and the lack of regulation in rural areas.
Awareness days and workshops to celebrate World Environment Day
Participate in the World Environment Day activities in Spain. Workshops, environmental clean-ups, and environmental education for all ages.
The energy dilemma in the Sierra Nevada: between the reliability of gas and ancestral protection
Gas or Indigenous protection? We analyze the controversial thermal power plant in the Sierra Nevada that pits the government against corporations. Discover the key points!
Solaris reinforces its ecological commitment with new environmental certifications for its electric range
Solaris obtains new Environmental Declarations for its electric buses with up to 98% recyclability. See their real impact here!
The implementation of the Low Emission Zone in Cadiz: key points, deadlines and restrictions for drivers
Cádiz activates its Low Emission Zone with exemptions for residents. Check here for restricted streets, €200 fines, and permitted vehicle stickers.
The ambitious Badiraguato Ecological Park project promoted by the UAS
Discover the future Badiraguato Ecological Park: a UAS project spanning 5,74 hectares for science, recreation, and environmental conservation. Read about it here!
Sustainable urban analytics: data, mobility and smart city
Discover how sustainable urban analytics and data are transforming mobility, energy, and smart city planning.
Fire at a lithium battery recycling plant in Hontoria
Firefighters from Segovia extinguished a fire at a lithium battery recycling plant in Hontoria. Learn the details and the extent of the material damage.
Sustainable urban accessibility: keys to inclusive cities
A complete guide to sustainable urban accessibility, mobility, inclusive parks, and smart cities designed for everyone.
Murcia Clean River Challenge: fifth edition of environmental volunteering along the Segura River
Everything about the Clean River Challenge in Murcia: date, route, kilos of waste removed, volunteers and activities to care for the Segura River.
New protest against Granada's Low Emission Zone
Slow march protest in Granada against the Low Emission Zone, criticizing the impact on traffic, tourism and businesses in the city center.
Torrevieja awards the Low Emission Zone and accelerates its urban implementation
Torrevieja awards the Low Emission Zone for 1,1 million, with traffic and air quality control and two phases of urban implementation.
Brown bears are approaching Oviedo attracted by the beehives
Brown bears have increased near Oviedo due to the rise in beekeeping. FAPAS and beekeepers are reinforcing fences to protect honey and conserve the species.
Wintering of migratory species: routes, wetlands and global change
Discover how migratory birds overwinter, their key routes, wetlands, climate change, and conservation challenges in Spain and Europe.
The role of fruit-eating birds in forest regeneration
Discover how fruit-eating birds regenerate forests and increase stored carbon, and why their disappearance threatens these ecosystems.
146.500 premature deaths per year in Europe due to air pollution
Air pollution causes 146.500 premature deaths annually in Europe, nearly 10.000 of them in Spain. Here's how it affects people by age, sex, and type of pollutant.
How World Recycling Day is celebrated in Spain: eco-parks, environmental education and new collection points
Activities, data and projects in Spain for World Recycling Day: ecoparks, paper and cardboard, families and coffee capsule recycling.
Buses in Valladolid converted into mobile laboratories to monitor air quality
How buses in Valladolid measure air quality with PM2.5 sensors and create real-time maps to improve urban health.
Tensions between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago over an oil spill in the Gulf of Paria
Venezuela reports an oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago. Impact on the Gulf of Paria, ecosystems and fishing, and a regional diplomatic clash.
Portugal is exhausting its available natural resources and is alerting Europe
Portugal has already exhausted its natural resources by 2026, and Europe is taking note. What does this mean, how does it affect Spain, and what changes are urgently needed?
Biomass removal in the Mar Menor after the recent torrential rains
This is how biomass is being removed from the Mar Menor after the recent torrential rains and the increased flow from the Albujón ravine.
Chile enters ecological overshoot and triggers environmental alarms
Chile exhausts its ecological budget on May 7th and needs almost 3 Earths. Keys to the overshoot and lessons for Spain and Europe.
The large solar thermal power plant in the Mojave Desert is shut down for incinerating birds.
The world's largest solar thermal power plant is closing after failures, high costs and environmental impact from birds incinerated in its powerful beams of light.
El Retiro will be the first Zero Waste park in Europe
Madrid is transforming El Retiro to achieve Zero Waste certification and recover 90% of its waste with new bins and a recycling center.
New fire at the Zaragoza waste treatment plant reignites local concerns
Another fire at the Zaragoza Waste Treatment Plant (PTR), the second in a month. Find out what burned, the firefighters' deployment, and the growing concern among residents.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife Low Emission Zone: how it will be implemented and who it will affect
How the Santa Cruz Low Emission Zone will work: affected area, schedules, restricted vehicles, exemptions and key dates until 2029.
Heavy downpour in Casetas and Utebo causes flooding and power outages
Heavy downpour in Casetas and Utebo: flooded streets, affected garages and disruptions to the Zaragoza tram, no injuries.
Residents of Castellanos de Villiquera intensify their opposition to the planned biogas plant in the municipality
Residents of Castellanos de Villiquera are mobilizing against the biogas plant and demanding a special plenary session to halt licenses and construction work.
Chernobyl, 40 years later: memory, war and nuclear debate in Europe
What remains of Chernobyl 40 years later: war in Ukraine, nuclear risks, memory of the disaster and impact on Spain and Europe.
Is a super El Niño coming and what could it mean for our climate?
Is a super El Niño coming? Forecasts for 2026, extreme heat risks and potential impacts in Spain and Europe explained clearly.
Charging an extra fee for each bottle or container in restaurants and bars: this is how the new deposit system arrives
Spain will charge a deposit for every bottle or can in bars and shops. Find out the amounts, dates, and how to get your money back by returning the containers.
Novandino Litio receives environmental approval to reduce water and brine extraction in the Atacama Salt Flat
Novandino Litio receives environmental approval to halve water and brine extraction in the Atacama Salt Flat and strengthens its monitoring.
Scientific evidence on electric vehicles: emissions, grid and safety
Discover with scientific data whether electric cars pollute less, how they affect the grid, and what studies say about their safety and reliability.
Ecuador begins oil extraction using fracking in the heart of the Amazon
Ecuador begins oil extraction using fracking in the Amazon. Key aspects of the project, environmental risks, and its impact on the energy debate.
Controversy over the Soandres biogas plant and the neighborhood and institutional rejection
Controversy over the Soandres biogas plant: environmental impact, local opposition, and political clash in Galicia. Learn the key aspects of the project.
Estimates of plastic emissions: what the new model applied to Switzerland reveals
Discover how a probabilistic model readjusts plastic emissions in advanced countries and what role textiles and packaging play.
The Lemoiz nuclear power plant is being transformed into a large sole fish farm
The old Lemoiz nuclear power plant will be converted into a sole fish farm with an investment of 170 million and an annual production of 3.000 tons.
Balearic Islands launches its first circular economy hub to transform the tourism model
The Balearic Islands launch their first circular economy hub to transform the tourism model with more collaboration, projects and real sustainability.
Impact of microplastics on forests and their soils
Discover how microplastic rain contaminates forests, alters their soils, and can affect health and forest ecosystems.
Pollution of rivers near Aznalcóllar almost three decades after the mining spill
Greenpeace warns of new toxic leaks in Aznalcóllar and the impact of future mining spills on the Guadalquivir River and Doñana National Park.
Sanxenxo takes over the management of the Montalvo submarine outfall
Sanxenxo takes over the Montalvo submarine outfall and the port pumping, key to cleaning up the Pontevedra estuary with an investment of 24 million.
Air Quality Index in Canada: A Complete and Practical Guide
Discover how the air quality index works in Canada, its data, usage alerts, and how to use it to protect your health.
Air quality index in Afghanistan: situation and emissions
Discover the air quality index in Afghanistan, its CO2 emissions, and the key environmental factors that will shape the country's future.
Paying to return bottles and cans at supermarkets: this is how the new deposit system is coming.
This is how the deposit system for bottles and cans will work in supermarkets: how much you will pay, how you will get your money back, and what changes in Spain.
Landfill in Chile leads the world ranking of methane emissions
A landfill in Chile tops the UN's list of largest methane emitters. Key findings from the report and lessons for Spain and Europe.
Air quality index in Iran: situation, causes and risks
Discover the air quality index in Iran, why it's so bad in Tehran, and what real risks it poses to public health.
Moringa, the tree that removes up to 98% of microplastics from water
Moringa can remove up to 98% of microplastics from water and offers a natural alternative to the chemical coagulants used in Europe.
Air quality index in Brazil: how it is measured and what it means
Discover how the air quality index is measured in Brazil, its standards, key pollutants, and tools for controlling pollution.
Greenpeace details its plan to phase out fossil fuels by 2040
Greenpeace proposes that Spain and Portugal abandon coal, gas and oil by 2040 with a 100% renewable, sufficient and efficient system.
Alert for Saharan dust intrusion in Castile and León
The Regional Government of Castile and León warns of Saharan dust: high levels of PM10, health risks and key guidelines to protect yourself during these days.
Colombian activist awarded for her fight against fracking
Learn about the story of Yuvelis Morales, the Colombian activist who stopped fracking and was recognized with the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
Air quality index in Singapore: data, health and solutions
Discover Singapore's air quality index, key data on AQI, PM2.5 and NO2, health effects and smart city solutions.
Copper waste in cement manufacturing: Catalan industry accelerates the circular economy
How copper waste is used to manufacture cement in Catalonia, reduce CO₂ and move towards an industrial circular economy.
Air quality index in Uruguay: how it is measured and what it means
Discover how the air quality index is measured in Uruguay, the key pollutants, and the monitoring network in Montevideo and other cities.
The Turia and Poyo floodable parks: the big green bet against floods
Discover the Turia and Poyo floodable parks project: 1.500 hectares of green space and 72 km of corridors as a natural defense against floods.
A massive illegal dumping of construction waste is being investigated in Malaga.
Twelve people and three companies are under investigation for a massive illegal dumping of construction waste in Malaga containing asbestos and posing serious environmental risks.
Cabrillanes takes over garbage collection with direct municipal management
Cabrillanes municipalizes garbage collection to avoid raising rates, create local jobs and better control a basic service in the Leonese Mountains.
Air quality index in Ecuador: situation, risks and solutions
Discover the air quality index in Ecuador, its health risks, and the key solutions being implemented in cities.
Cantabria strengthens organic livestock farming with an additional 150.000 euros
Cantabria increases aid to organic livestock farming in the CAP 2023-2027 by €150.000, with European funds and at no extra cost to the community.
Air quality in Guatemala: situation, risks and solutions
Discover the air quality in Guatemala, the risks involved, and how the AQI and sensors help monitor pollution.