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.
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.
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- Travel guide urges tourists to avoid Mallorca in 2025