Arctic tundra now emits planet-warming pollution, federal report finds
Arctic tundra, which has stored carbon for thousands of years, has now become a source of planet-warming pollution.
A rancher finds three newborn lynxes in his haystack in Spain
A cattle rancher from Menasalbas, a village in the Spanish province of Toledo, came across three newborn lynxes on Saturday in one of the buildings where he keeps bales of straw.
Spain hailstorm destroys nearly $43 million worth of crops as it hits nearly 100% of some farmers’ harvests
Farmers in the southeastern Spain city of Valencia are reeling after severe weather struck the region over the weekend, destroying nearly $43 million worth of crops across thousands of acres of land.
Spain battles ‘out of control’ wildfire on Tenerife – in pictures
A wildfire that broke out in a national park on the Spanish island of Tenerife has spread to 1,800 hectares, prompting authorities to order the evacuation of five villages and cut off access to the forest surrounding the Mount Teide volcano
‘The suit burns’: Madrid’s street performers suffer in record Spanish heat
The country has recorded its hottest, driest April yet. For people working outdoors, it’s no joke
Entire Towns Evacuated as Climate-Fueled Wildfires Start ‘Very Early’ in Spain
A large wildfire raging in Spain’s eastern Valencia region forced more than 1,500 people to flee their homes on Friday
Climate-resistant grapes? Spanish winemakers revive ancient varieties
Forgotten grapes offer adaptation hope for an industry particularly sensitive to change
Avian flu outbreak at Spanish mink farm sets off global alarm bells
Research on a case of avian flu that occurred three months ago suggests that the virus jumped from wild birds and mutated at the facility
Over 1,000 Die as Record-Breaking Heat, Wildfires Scorch Europe
Spanish officials said 360 people died in the country between July 10 and 15, while more than 650 people have died in Portugal over the past week.
Surfing scientists hunt microplastics off Spanish beaches
Mounted on paddle boards or kayaks with special trawling nets attached to them, scientists and volunteers crisscross the waters just off Barcelona’s beaches collecting unsightly algae mixed with tiny pieces of plastic.
Spain Demands EU Withdraw From Energy Treaty That Undermines Climate Action
Spain is the first nation to publicly call for abandoning the Energy Charter Treaty.
Europe heatwave: France braces for record-breaking temperatures as Spain battles forest fires
Temperature could exceed 42C in parts of France as scientists warn heatwaves will hit earlier than usual due to climate change
La Palma residents grapple with devastation wrought by volcano
Residents of Spain’s La Palma were struggling on Thursday to come to terms with the devastation wrought by the Cumbre Vieja volcano, which has been ejecting a destructive cocktail of ash, smoke and lava for more than 10 days.
Bumblebee population increases 116 times over in ‘remarkable’ Scotland rewilding project
‘The sound of traffic and a uniform sea of barley have been replaced by the most beautiful meadows, full of wildflowers, young saplings and the buzz of bees’
Barbados Completes World’s First ‘Debt-for-Climate’ Swap
Barbados has secured the world’s first “debt-for-climate” swap to finance crucial water and sewage projects that will help the island cope with the destructive impacts of climate change.
Killer whales have found new homes in the Arctic Ocean, potentially reshaping marine ecology
The vast ice sheets that historically kept killer whales out of the Arctic Ocean are melting as the region rapidly warms.
Pollution in Delhi hits record high, cloaking city in smog
India’s capital, Delhi, imposes emergency measures including closing schools and offices and barring heavy vehicles.
Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest
Danish lawmakers on Monday agreed on a deal to plant one billion trees and convert 10 per cent of farmland into forest and natural habitats over the next two decades in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage.