Environment
Greta Thunberg expected to protest in Madrid this week
Greta will address delegates from 200 countries at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Weather
Council declares climate emergency in Majorca
The governing parties all agreed that Majorca will need to adopt measures to mitigate climate change.
Environment
Balearics climate in a "critical situation"
Since the mid-1960s, the average temperature in the Balearics has risen by two degrees.
Agriculture
Climate change pilot scheme in Pollensa
The Mediterranean Wildlife Foundation is overseeing a project for adapting farming methods.
Weather
Summers are now five weeks longer
The hottest time of the year is now from around the eleventh of June to the twenty-second of September.
Weather
Spain brings fresh impetus to climate fight after lost decade
Climate change is a concern for all of Spain.
Business
Car sales drop because of environmental proposals
Sales have slumped 20% since the government announced its planned measures.
Weather
More extreme weather because of climate change
Conclusions about higher temperatures can be drawn, but these are less easy when it comes to intense rainfall.
Environment
Climate change scenario of temperature rise above three degrees
The extreme scenario forecasts a maximum average temperature of 24 degrees by 2100; it is currently 20.7C.
Environment
Drought and heat waves the greatest threats from climate change
Increased risks of flooding and from a rising sea level, but drought and heat are thought to be the greatest threats.
Environment
Balearic climate change legislation will be "pioneering"
Marc Pons, energy minister: "The fight against climate change is at the centre of the political agenda."
Environment
Noguera looking to mitigate effects of climate change in Palma
The mayor has stated his commitment to ensure a "green and sustainable future" for Palma with fewer cars.
Environment
Climate change legislation will eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050
Electric vehicles and photovoltaic energy are keys to the climate change legislation.
Environment
Green corridor for temperature reduction in Palma
The town hall plans the planting of some 4,000 trees as well as the incorporation of dry stone into the sides of the Riera torrent.
Weather
Researchers find that Majorca's summer has lengthened
May-June temperatures in the Balearics have gone up far more than global averages.
More sightings being reported in both residential and commercial establishments
More sightings being reported in both residential and commercial establishments.
Environment
Balearic government taking part in climate change summit
President Armengol says of the summit in Paris that it should be “the embryo for a new and much more sustainable planet and the pride for future generations”.
Environment
Risks from climate change in the Mediterranean
The World Wildlife Fund has warned that sea level could rise by up to 59 centimetres this century.
- 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"