Mercadona reaffirms commitment to sustainability
Mercadona is working towards a triple goal in 2025.
Raccoons are a menace in Mallorca
Cofib has been trying to control the raccoon population in Mallorca for nine years.
Warning for Serra de Tramuntana hikers
"Improper parking makes it difficult for emergency services to pass through.."
Endangered ducks in Mallorca
The Ministry of the Environment says the population of marmaronetta angustirostris ducks in the Balearic Islands has grown in recent years.
Environment
Chaos in the Serra de Tramuntana
The road to Castell d’Alaró was closed at 11.30 on Sunday because of traffic jams.
Dangerous plants in Mallorca
It’s the first time these dangerous plants have been found in the Balearics.
Environment
Volunteers offer to clean up Soller
In recent months, there have been mounting complaints on social media websites about the state of some public spaces in Soller.
Environment
Illegal landfill in Felanitx denounced
"We don’t know who started this illegal dumping but it is an aberration," blasts Julio Barea, Head of the Greenpeace Waste Campaign.
Environment
Results of the Med Ghost Fads Campaign
12 expeditions were carried out over 98 days, covering more than 2,500 miles in the waters of Majorca as well as some in the waters of the other Balearic Islands.
Environment
Bellasombra stump removed
Analysis was carried out in 2018 found up to four pathogenic fungi in the bellasombra which is very sensitive to rot.
Environment
Car park project approved
A budget of 7,000 euros has been set aside for a re-vegetation plan for eroded areas.
Environment
Lamination tank project on schedule
Excavation work began in January and the formwork, tank slab concreting and perimeter wall construction are all underway.
Environment
New measures for popular hiking trail
Lloret de Vistalegre City Council has put large stones at the entrances to Sa Comuna hiking trail to stop people driving in to dump rubbish and debris.
Environment
Fly-tipping causing concern
Tons of rubbish and debris has accumulated in several areas of the Torrent de na Barbarà in Palma.
Environment
Fly-tipping tweet goes viral
The ban on dumping products such as asbestos often tempts people to abandon their waste in remote areas of Majorca.
Environment
Stunning photos of Majorcan jellyfish
Adult Cotylorhiza tuberculata jellyfish are usually around 35cm in diameter but they can grow as big as 50cm.
Environment
Alleged Posidònia infringements reported
The GOB claims it has evidence of boats anchored on posidònia meadows in Cap de Cala Figuera in Calvia and Colònia de Sant Pere in Arta.
Environment
Graffiti artists slammed for spray-painting rocks
Escorca Mayor, Antoni Solivelles, claims graffiti has diminished in Calobra since hefty fines were introduced in 2018.
Tourism
GOB wants Beach Bar demolished
The GOB has also asked that expansion plans for the Information and Interpretation Centre at ca na Martina be ruled out.
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Comment
Changing travel habits
"The lockdowns have given time for people to reflect on life and travel may change.."
Humphrey Carter21/11/2020 10:18