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.
A group of volunteers at the project.
A group of volunteers at the project.
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.
- Another body found by a Mallorca beach
- As the town hall announces 21 million euros investment, Playa de Palma residents denounce drugs and homelessness
- Balearic government plans big increase in tax on cruise ship passengers and even a cash levy on hire cars
- The growing problem in the Balearics of the illegal marketing of second homes as tourist accommodation
- Sunday weather in Mallorca - Feeling some effect from Storm Jana
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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