Sustainable Squid Supply Chain: Everything You Need to Know
Prices, traceability, FIP, markets, and standards for a sustainable squid supply chain. A comprehensive guide with practical tips.
Environment
Carbon footprint of squid consumption: how and why it varies
The true footprint of squid: fishing, trade, transport, and sustainability with key data to help you make better choices and reduce CO₂.
How long does it take for a forest to regenerate? Time, science, and management
How long does it take for a forest to regenerate after a fire: phases, key factors, and effective management, with data and examples from Spain.
Heat waves trigger ozone pollution in Spain
Extreme heat raises ozone levels: millions exposed, increased income, and damage to agricultural land. The hardest-hit areas and urgent measures under discussion.
Illegal dumping of shredded plastic in a boulevard in Almería
Dumping of shredded plastic near UAL-Anecoop has been reported; visible since March, it poses a risk of microplastics. Sanctions and increased oversight are being demanded.
Decarbonize Madrid Agenda: Roadmap to a Neutral City
Plan to decarbonize Madrid: 80.000 homes, three programs, and a dashboard with savings, investment, and employment. All the latest information.
The DKI Jakarta government responds to BRIN's findings: microplastics in rain and a coordinated action plan.
The DKI government responds to the BRIN discovery with filters, JEDI monitoring, and campaigns to reduce plastics in Jakarta's rain.
Firefighters contain a large blaze in the Elgea Mountains.
Firefighters stabilize the fire in Elgea (Álava). No injuries or evacuations were reported; a helicopter and bulldozers are involved in the operation.
1st Navarre Climate Week: program, allies, and key events
Dates, agenda, and organizations for the 1st Navarre Climate Week. Workshops, key events, and how to participate from October 20-26.
Forest fire in El Castillo de las Guardas: evolution, operation and assessment
Infoca has the fire under control at El Castillo de las Guardas: no injuries or evacuations, and a strong ground response.
Ocean microplastic pollution: science, data, and action
Microplastics in the ocean: sources, key data, impacts, and real-world solutions. Understand the problem and what's being done to stop it.
Almorox fire: complete chronology and assessment
Almorox fire: 500 hectares, outages, and extensive firefighting. See the timeline and official report.
Environmental contingency in the Valley of Mexico: current status, measures, and what to do
Check the air quality in the ZMVM, when the emergency is activated, and how the Double No Circulation (Double No Circulation) operates. Rules, zones, exemptions, and fines.
Methane leak in Maipú: environmental alarm following satellite discovery
Methane leak detected in Maipú: 2 t/h in an industrial area. SMA investigates, and the municipality orders measures. Learn about the risks and progress.
DANA Alice: Outages, alerts, and assessment in Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and Murcia
AP-7 and CV-525 roads closed, alerts in the Balearic Islands and Murcia, emergency road closures in Ibiza, and flights canceled. See official forecasts and recommendations for DANA Alice.
Fines for leaving trash outside of containers: Torrejón implements sanctions and Coria emphasizes opening times
Torrejón fines starting at €90 for leaving trash outside, and Coria tightens opening hours. See penalties, phone numbers, and how to avoid fines.
The City Council awards the Zonzamas composting plant for almost six million
The City Council awards the Zonzamas composting plant for nearly 6 million euros: company, FDCAN financing, capacity, and key details.
Two tons of batteries burn in O Porriño: operation and assessment
Fire at the O Porriño CTAG: two tons of batteries burned. A swift operation, with no injuries and minimal environmental impact.
Almaraz: the closing schedule opens a political and social confrontation
Dates, impacts, and negotiations surrounding the closure of Almaraz: employment, energy, and the plan to avoid a permanent shutdown.
Bird Day at the Punta Blanca Ornithological Station
Workshops, observation, and recycling in Punta Blanca with SEO-Ceuta and the Environment. High youth participation and a message of conservation.
Seven of the nine planetary boundaries have already been crossed and the ocean has crossed a new threshold.
Ocean acidification joins the seven thresholds exceeded. What it means and what urgent action is needed, according to the latest scientific assessment.
Jane Goodall, chimpanzee pioneer and voice of nature, dies
Jane Goodall dies at 91 in California. Her life, discoveries in Gombe, and activist legacy shaped science and environmentalism.
MITECO allocates 34,5 million to recover burned areas
MITECO releases 34,5 million euros to restore burned areas with urgent action on rivers and mountains in Asturias, Castile and León, and Galicia.
Gijón activates pollution protocol in the western zone
Level 1 in Gijón due to poor air quality in the western zone: measures, truck exceptions, and benzene and PM10 alerts.
Water leak at Sifón Bridge: temporary closure and repair underway
Water leak on the Siphon Bridge: traffic reopened at 15:15 p.m., repairs expected within a week. Supply guaranteed. See details.
Pollution on Lake Titicaca: Cohana, the smaller lake, and a decisive decade
Pollution in Lake Titicaca is depleting networks and communities. Cohana and the smaller lake are at their limit. Causes, impacts, and urgent measures.
Argentina, the first Latin American country to join FIRST as a contributing partner
Argentina joins FIRST as a contributing partner and will co-chair a conference in Buenos Aires. Learn about the scope, objectives, and context of the agreement.
Majadahonda will implement a 10% discount on the Waste Tax for residents who live alone.
New 10% discount on the Waste Tax for registered residents living alone in Majadahonda. See requirements, deadlines, and other benefits.
Andalusia outlines its first organic production law
The Regional Government finalizes LIPESA, including public procurement, local markets, and incentives. See measures, timelines, and data on the green leadership.
Unfavorable EIA for the Corus wind project due to environmental impacts
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (MITECO) halts the Corus wind farm due to its environmental impact. Key findings from the ruling, impacts, synergies, and reactions in Cantabria.
The fire at the Arico Island Solid Waste Plant has been extinguished.
The fire at the Arico PIRS has been extinguished: 200 m² of cardboard and plastic have been damaged, with no injuries and normal operations. Investigation is ongoing.
The invasive Pacific coral that threatens the Canary Islands
The Tubastraea coccinea coral, found in Tenerife and Gran Canaria, could expand. Key insights from the ULL study and its risks to biodiversity.
European Mobility Week: agenda and activities in several cities
Check out dates, times, and offers for Eibar, Vitoria, Barcelona, La Laguna, and Salamanca during European Mobility Week.
Garbage tax in Madrid: key points for the new bill, calculations, and resources
Garbage tax in Madrid: amounts, deadlines, discounts, and resources. How it's calculated and who pays for rental housing.
New care route for those exposed to asbestos in Colombia
Colombia activates a comprehensive approach for those exposed to asbestos: prevention, screening, and surveillance. Learn about the changes, responsibilities, and who they apply to.
Pollution and dementia risk: what the science says
PM2.5 is linked to an increased risk of Lewy body dementia. Evidence from 56,5 million cases and in mice points to a possible mechanism.
Carbon Market: Integrity, Regulation, and Corporate Procurement
The carbon market is accelerating: integrity, new rules, and corporate procurement are setting the pace. Key insights, data, and trends you can't miss.
Waste transfer from Ibiza to Mallorca: progress, questions, and figures
Pilot dates, 50 million euros, and environmental controversy. Learn about the plan to move waste between Ibiza and Mallorca and what's being decided next.
The Alto Bernesga Reserve presents its ecosystem services guide
The Alto Bernesga Reserve presents its ecosystem services guide: date, location, Servisfera objectives, and community benefits.
Low Emission Zones: map of progress, sanctions, and local impact
Detailed information on the LEZs in Spain: deadlines, fines in Granada, progress in Madrid, Córdoba, Oviedo, and Toledo, and the subsidies that determine their implementation.
Missions Ecology Budget: Key Points, Figures, and Measures
15% increase, increased park rangers, and technology. Key points, figures, and measures of Misiones' environmental plan, including monitoring and digital services.
Wave of arrests due to forest fires in A Coruña
A Coruña intensifies the fight against the fire: arrests in Costa da Morte, Carballo, and Toques, and investigations in Lousame and Santiago.
Morocco promotes floating solar panels to curb evaporation and generate energy
Morocco installs floating solar panels in Tangier Med: up to 30% less evaporation and 13 MW of energy. Progress, figures, and next steps.
Wind Gusts: Coastal Warning, Affected Cities, and Forecast
Winds of 30-60 km/h and waves in Málaga, Ceuta, and Melilla. See affected cities, expected changes, and advice for avoiding risks.
International Puma Day: Conservation, Threats, and Solutions
What is Puma Day, where it lives, threats to it, and actions to conserve it. Come in and find out how you can support its protection.
Fruit fly: Chile strengthens control after more than 40 outbreaks
Alert for more than 40 fruit fly outbreaks in Chile: SAG measures, border controls, and impact on exports. Find out more.
Environmental green light for the Los Guájares reversible hydroelectric plant: conditions, criticisms, and next steps
Miteco approves the Rules reversible power plant (356,9 MW) with conditions. Key features of the project, its impacts, and the rise of pumping in Spain.
Works and aid for ecological restoration in Doñana
Doñana is promoting its restoration: works in Los Mimbrales and grants of up to €70.000/ha. Key measures and deadlines explained in detail.
Manifesto for an Integral Ecology: Justice, Peace and Action
Keys to the Manifesto for an Integral Ecology and the Episcopal Call for Justice, Peace, and the Agenda for the Season of Creation.
Desertification: From the Chinese Green Wall to Forest Management in Murcia
How to stop desertification: Achievements and risks of the green belt in China, forest management in Murcia, and key issues after the fires.
Air quality map of Spain: critical areas and warnings
Check the areas with the worst air quality, Saharan dust warnings, and health recommendations in Zamora, Ourense, León, Madrid, and Murcia.
Tension in the Aguas Vivas Urban Forest due to irrigation cuts and damage to the trees
Irrigation cut off and more than 50 trees damaged in Aguas Vivas. Read the City Council's response and what will happen to the neighborhood project.
Armando Bermúdez Park fire: this is how the liquidation is progressing
The fire in Loma del Oro is under control. Brigades, drones, and rain are accelerating the firefight in Armando Bermúdez Park. All the latest news.
Tarifa debates the battery plant next to the Sanctuary of Light
Agaden is challenging the BESS ST Palmosilla project in Tarifa, next to the Santuario de la Luz. Project details, risks, and administrative steps.
The courts halt lithium contracts until an environmental assessment is available.
A judge halts lithium contracts until an EIA, water studies, and prior consultation are conducted. Learn about the requirements and the next legislative steps.
Bathing water quality: situation in Spain and reinforced monitoring
Bathing water status: EU figures, monitoring in Valencia, incidents in Alboraya, and progress with smart buoys in Cádiz.
Light pollution: what the science reveals and how we're responding
Nighttime light affects birds and seas. Maps, aid, and local actions promote lighting that reduces light pollution.
Increase in tree numbers in Madrid: 1.147 trees and 48 projects
Madrid is boosting its tree population with 48 initiatives: 1.147 trees and 11.400 shrubs, pilot projects, and benefits for biodiversity and urban comfort.
The fire reaches Trevinca and threatens the Teixadal de Casaio
The Porto fire reached Trevinca and threatened the Teixadal de Casaio. Residents and fire crews contained the fires. Provisional assessment and urgent measures.
A fire at a plastics recycling plant in Yeles cuts off the high-speed train and leaves three warehouses damaged.
Fire at a plastics recycling plant in Yeles: AVE train service shut down for four hours, three warehouses damaged, and no injuries; massive operation still underway.
The debate on CO2 storage in Maestrazgo
Project to inject CO2 into the Maestrazgo: figures, timelines, and official and community positions. Learn about risks, procedures, and how to file a complaint.
Malaga promotes biomass to clear forests and prevent fires
Málaga promotes biomass to clear forests and prevent fires: €16 million in boilers, heat networks, and treatment centers. Savings of 65%.
Blue Carbon: Science, Measurement, and Action in Spain and the Caribbean
Research in Spain and a summit in Santa Marta boost MRV of blue carbon in mangroves and seagrass meadows. Context, data, and next steps.
Santiago reduces water use to the bare minimum and calls for conservation
The Tambre River's ecological flow rate is falling. Santiago limits consumption and asks households and businesses to save. See measures and advice.
Alicante accelerates recycling: record in selective recycling and jump in CETRA
Alicante breaks recycling record and launches biowaste line at CETRA. See figures, sanctions, and the 20-year plan.
Wave of forest fires in Spain: restrictions, evacuations, and regional assessment
Fire update: Ourense, Zamora, and Madrid. Restrictions, evacuations, and smoke advice. See the report and affected areas.
Sustainable birdwatching gains traction: routes, fairs, and citizen science
How sustainable birdwatching is growing: FIO in Monfragüe, citizen networks, and Volar 2025 in Misiones. Trends, figures, and key destinations.
Early heatwave attribution: the leap from AI to climate physics
A hybrid method predicts and attributes heat waves to climate change within minutes. Discover how it works and what it means for alerts and policies.
Pulse in Los Alcázares over the healthcare waste incinerator
The DIA approves the plant in Los Alcázares, while residents and the City Council oppose it. Key aspects of the project, risks, and next steps.
Fire at a recycling plant in Merindad de Olite
Firefighters are bringing a blaze under control at a plant in the Merindad de Olite district; the Civil Guard is investigating with the Olite Police. There is no risk to the forestry industry.
Moving due to weather phenomena: an overview of Spain
Why moving is on the rise due to heat waves and floods. Data by community and age, and how the housing market is changing.
Accident at the Valdemingómez recycling plant: one worker seriously injured
A worker was seriously injured in Valdemingómez after becoming trapped in a machine. Firefighters rescued him, SUMMA112 assisted him, and he was transported by helicopter to La Paz.
Cantabria shelves the biogas plant project in Cabezón de la Sal
Cantabria shelves the biogas plant in Cabezón de la Sal due to an existing AAI (Agricultural and Environmental Protection Agency). Neighborhood reactions, legal basis, and next steps for the project.
Mangroves in Focus: Reforestation, Control, and Global Awareness
Plantations in Dubai and Pakistan and operations in Honduras mark mangrove conservation. Benefits, threats, and key data to understand their value.
Las Tablas de Daimiel breaks records with its bird census
The Las Tablas census marks record numbers and marks the first breeding of flamingos. Key facts and recovering species.
The heat wave leaves extreme temperatures and alerts throughout Spain and Portugal.
Spain and Portugal are experiencing a heat wave with alerts, record temperatures, and health recommendations. How will it affect us and how long will it last?
Citizen concern and mobilization over the biomethane plant in Villardondiego
Analysis of the environmental and social risks of the biomethane plant project in Villardondiego. Participate in the signature collection.
The European Roller: Conservation Efforts in Tabernas and Recovery in Andalusia
Key actions for the recovery of the European roller in Tabernas and Andalusia. Discover how its conservation is progressing.
Health and neighborhood groups question the Biogas Plan in Castilla-La Mancha.
The Biogas Plan in Castilla-La Mancha is being questioned by the Health Department and neighborhood groups for its lack of health guarantees.
Extreme heat in Madrid: forecasts, health risks, and how to protect yourself
Heat wave alert in Madrid: highs near 40°C, health risks, and tips to protect yourself.
Current events on drinking water in Spain: problems, solutions, and investments
What's happening with drinking water in Spain? Learn about current problems, investments, and innovative solutions for the water supply.
An autonomous abyssal ecosystem has been discovered that challenges the traditional model of marine life.
Deep-sea life forms thrive without sunlight: a discovery that redefines our concept of ecosystems and suggests new possibilities for life.
The impact of gases on health and the environment: from digestion to the atmosphere
How do gases affect your health and the environment? Discover remedies, technology, and regulations for effective control.
Concern over the state of aquifers in Spain: challenges and solutions to climate change and urban pressure
How are urban expansion and drought affecting aquifers in Spain? Keys to the future of our water resources.
Biodiversity: Initiatives, challenges and actions to conserve natural wealth
What actions are underway to protect biodiversity? Learn about the projects and challenges shaping the present and future of nature.
Key negotiations for a global treaty to curb plastic pollution
The UN is negotiating a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution. What's at stake and what are the challenges?
The challenge of preserving the role of European forests as carbon sinks
CO₂ storage in European forests is rapidly declining, jeopardizing EU climate goals.
Impact of pesticides on health, the environment, and access to water: evidence, complaints, and challenges
Learn about the impact of pesticides on health and water in Argentina. Studies, complaints, and rulings are setting trends.
Nuclear energy at the center of the debate: between closure, innovation, and safety
Spain faces the challenge of deciding on nuclear energy: safety, employment, waste, and global role. Read the full analysis.
The key role of methane in climate change: recent findings and global responses
Why is methane so important to climate change? Discover scientific advances and measures to limit its emissions.
The drive for sustainable mining: the Galician example and global challenges
Galicia and leading countries are advancing in sustainable mining thanks to innovation, dialogue, and training. Learn about the sector's achievements and challenges.
Overcapacity Day and the ecological footprint: keys to a planet at its limit
Do you know when we exhaust the planet's resources? The ecological footprint marks the Earth's limits. Learn about the challenge and the solutions!
The Aguada La Chimba Wetland in Antofagasta receives international recognition for its environmental recovery.
International award for the Aguada La Chimba Wetland in Antofagasta. An example of environmental restoration and urban biodiversity.
Appearance of stranded whales in Japan after the Kamchatka earthquake and the questions raised about their relationship to tsunamis
Beached whales in Japan after an earthquake in Russia are sparking debate about their relationship to tsunamis and seismic activity.
Developments in mammal research, conservation, and coexistence in Spain
Update on mammals: atlas, conservation, scientific advances, and key projects for their protection.
Impact of urban birds on the city: environmental challenges
Why are urban birds generating debate in the city? Discover their impact on public works, health, and urban coexistence.
Sea turtles and their delicate struggle for survival
Protected nests, the impact of artificial light, and efforts to ensure sea turtle survival. Learn about their challenges.
Forest fires in Spain and Portugal: current situation, risks, and responses
Forest fire alert in Spain and Portugal: learn about the status, tips, and progress on prevention.
Contaminated soils in Spain: challenges, complaints, and progress in their recovery
News and controversies regarding contaminated soils in Spain: projects, complaints, risks, and new legislation. What's happening?
Microplastics: Invisible presence and strategies to reduce their impact on everyday life
Microplastics are found in the air, water, and food. Learn how they affect your health and tips for minimizing their daily impact.