Environment
Energy Challenge kicks off in Puerto Pollensa, pedalling towards sustainability
Pollensa is kicking off an edition of the Energy Challenge that promises to pedal hard towards a greener and more sustainable future.
The Energy Challenge is up and running in Mallorca.
The Energy Challenge is up and running in Mallorca.
Pedals, energy and awareness: the Energy Challenge rolls back into Mallorca
Energy Challenge is not just being held in Pollensa, but will travel to more than 20 municipalities in Mallorca between February and June, involving more than 3,000 5th and 6th grade primary school students.
EForum 2024 closed the event with reflections on the need to adopt strategies in favour of the environment and social harmony
eForum 2024 closed the event with reflections on the need to adopt strategies in favour of the environment and social harmony
A driving force for innovation and sustainability in Mallorca
Since its first edition, eMallorca Experience has worked to raise awareness of energy efficiency, sustainable mobility and the circular economy, highlighting projects that contribute to these objectives, both locally and internationally.
The first Balearic satellite will be launched next year
Launch is expected to take place in February 2026.
Sea temperatures and levels in Mallorca higher than usual.
Sea temperatures and levels in Mallorca higher than usual.
Mallorca sea temperatures reached a record 32ºC
There has been a continuous rise in sea level, with an average increase of 3.3 centimetres per decade since 1993.
Climate change
New tax threat to private jets and luxury yachts in Spain
In Spain, there were 27,122 private jet landings in 2023, 7,502 at Palma airport.
Environment
Sowing the seed for a more sustainable future for Mallorca
"We can’t continue with ‘use and leave’ tourism, not in the mass numbers the island attracts. We need to educate people and encourage them to give something back and at the same time pursue the local authorities in reacting and responding responsibly, sensibly and with a long-term approach."
Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.
US Navy visits Mallorca to explore marine research projects
This plan includes the strategic project EBAMAR, which addresses the challenges of climate change in the Mediterranean and the improvement of marine monitoring.
The meeting with experts from the United States navy in Palma.
The meeting with experts from the United States navy in Palma.
Fatal flooding hit Valencia.
Fatal flooding hit Valencia.
2024 was the first year above 1.5C of global warming, scientists say
Valencia was hit by tragic killer floods.
Traffic is proving a major nightmare for Palma.
Traffic is proving a major nightmare for Palma.
Palma fails pollution limits set by the EU
Calls for more “effective” Low Emission Zones (LEZs).
Mallorca UK airship travel to create 1,200 jobs
Spanish airline group Air Nostrum has doubled its commitment for Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) Airlander from10 to 20 aircraft.
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- Heavy rains return to Spain putting country on RED alert
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Saturday weather in Mallorca