Environment/Nature news & information for Spain

HUNDREDS of thousands of residents hit the street yesterday (Friday) across Spain, joining in with a global strike calling for urgent action to halt climate change.

ACTING president Pedro Sánchez promised 'urgent' measures to address climate change during the New York-based United Nations summit – after world leaders were given a dressing-down by Swedish sixth-former...

IN A GROUND-BREAKING moment in the history of childhood, pupils all over the planet told their teachers they would be 'playing truant' on Friday and hitting the streets of their nearest towns or cities marching...

SPAIN'S weather office says the country will enjoy a warmer-than-usual autumn after the fifth summer in a row with above-average temperatures, and dramatic differences in rainfall from region to region.

ANOTHER depression is on its way across mainland Spain, bringing torrential rain to the east coast over tomorrow (Tuesday) and Wednesday.

THIS autumn will be 'much warmer and drier than usual' with temperatures above average for the time of year, especially in the north-east of mainland Spain, says a leading weather expert.

A DEPRESSION is on its way to the mainland tomorrow (Monday) bringing temperatures down by between 8ºC and 10ºC across most of the country, starting in the north-west.

SPAIN'S Civil Protection squad has issues a series of recommendations in light of forecast storms and flash floods across the country.

AN ANGLER in Galicia has caught a record-sized trout in the river Lor in Sober, in the province of Lugo.

AFTER five days of intense heat with temperatures above 40ºC in the shade in much of Spain, the mercury is set to drop today (Saturday) and tomorrow and persistent heavy rain is forecast.

PORTUGUESE authorities have confirmed the massive wildfire in the centre of the country is now under control and has thanked Spain for its prompt help in sending equipment.

IT'S NOT Provence. It's not even Norfolk. But the heady, uplifting and refreshing scent of lavender and the blanket of mauve across acres and acres of countryside, as far as you can see and beyond, might make...