Mallorca on maximum alert for forest fires and heat
Europe, according to scientists, is the fastest warming continent on the planet.
Southern Europe braces for climate change-fuelled summer of drought
Spain worst-hit, already in severe drought
Drought impact on Spain's reservoirs after warmest April on record
A view shows the ground of the Rialb reservoir as drinking water supplies have plunged to their lowest level since 1990 due to extreme drought, in the village of Bassella, Spain.
Rising temperatures due to the presence of an African air mass
Rising temperatures due to the presence of an African air mass.
Palma is one of the busiest private jet destinations in Europe
"A ban on private planes would be a good sign of justice for Balearic citizens in the context of the current climate emergency."
Mallorca Briton gets on his bike and heads for climate talks in Egypt
His trip to Egypt is part of a long-term project to visit 100 countries in 10 years without flying, busking with his violin to earn enough to go on.
High temperatures unleash marine heatwave in Mediterranean Sea
Waters in the Balearics were up to 5°C warmer than at the same time last year.
Reduction in tourists needed because of climate emergency
The climate emergency is said to have worsened since climate change legislation was approved three years ago.
Climate warming in the Balearics has not accelerated
A University of the Balearic Islands report concludes that while warming has accelerated globally, it hasn't locally.
Palma studying a ban on old cars in the city centre
State law requires the creation of low-emission zones by the start of 2023.
5 million euros to make Palma Airport the most sustainable airport in Spain
The actions will focus in 2022 on energy efficiency, air conditioning in the terminal building and creating 182 electric recharging points.
Archbishop of Canterbury praises volunteers helping refugees in Christmas sermon
“It’s not politics, it’s simply humanity."
"I'm so privileged to live in Mallorca, that's why I am helping the fight to protect the planet"
Interview with Steven Goode, a member of Extinction Rebellion in Mallorca.
Minister stands in sea to film COP26 speech to show climate change
"The statement juxtaposes the COP26 setting with the real-life situations faced in Tuvalu"
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Over two hours for Britons to get through Palma airport queues
- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights
- Living in a motorhome in Palma: "It'll only get worse"
- Watch those prices in Mallorca
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Comment: Climate change holidays
The tourist industry is facing a major challenge and that is climate change.
Humphrey Carter12/04/2022 09:30