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"
Balearic minister critical of lack of G20 climate change action
In the Balearics, energy transition will mean 25% renewable energy production within four years.
COP26’s carbon footprint
Climate change has got to be tackled and now, even though it may be too late.
Climate change and the threat to Mallorca's tourism
Loss of beaches, deterioration of water quality, uncomfortable temperatures ...
Cala Millor beach the focus of climate change study
Cala Millor beach suffers loss of sand year after year.
Antarctica gives birth to world’s largest iceberg just bigger than Mallorca!
Ranks as the largest existing iceberg on the planet.
Environment
What will the weather be like in 2050?
Climate change could bring torrential rain, tropical nights, drought and highs of 50 degrees.
Climate change
Tourists willing to pay to save a metre of beach
University researchers carried out a study of tourists' willingness to pay.
Transport
University researchers criticise airport expansion plans
Plans for the airport are described as incoherent and contradictory to declarations of climate emergency.
Environment
Climate change event for children in Palma
A group of artists took part in a short play with characters representing good and bad things about the planet.
Environment
Protesters call for action in Madrid climate change rally
Greta Thunberg was advised by Police to abandon the demonstration and taken to Nuevos Ministerios.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"
Comment
Comment: Climate change holidays
The tourist industry is facing a major challenge and that is climate change.
Humphrey Carter12/04/2022 09:30