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Cows and Amphibious Machines Transform Spain's Wetlands

In Spain's threatened wetlands, amphibious machines and grazing cows are helping restore balance and capture carbon. The LIFE Wetlands4Climate project is testing how these fragile ecosystems can contribute to climate mitigation while supporting biodiversity.

Modern cars with emission faults outpollute well-kept classics

A technical report finds that a small number of faulty modern vehicles are responsible for half of urban pollution, while many older cars remain clean if properly maintained. The findings raise questions about the fairness of age-based driving restrictions.

Electric rally car shakes up competition in the Canary Islands

A fully electric rally car is challenging old assumptions about speed and endurance in the Canary Islands. The “cero emisiones, cero excusas” campaign reaches beyond technology, making a case for motorsport's future and environmental responsibility.

Deadly floods hit Spain as storms trigger chaos in multiple provinces

Spain is reeling from a powerful storm system that has unleashed deadly floods and landslides. Emergency alerts remain in force across four provinces, with rivers overflowing and roads cut off; fatalities have been reported in Catalonia. Authorities urge extreme caution as the crisis deepens.

Tropical storm leaves Catalonia reeling with deaths and chaos

A rare storm with tropical features battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records and flooded towns, forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.

Barcelona faces flood threat as Besòs river surges

Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river reached dangerous levels. Urgent alerts and evacuations followed, while train services shut down as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to the brink.

Urbaser kicks off lithium battery recycling push in Spain

Urbaser is building a new plant in León to recycle up to 25,000 tons of lithium batteries a year. The company aims to recover valuable metals and reduce Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials. More sites are planned in Zaragoza and Castilla-La Mancha, with Portugal also under consideration.

October brings heat and rain to Spain

Spain is heading into an October when heat and rain will clash. The north, center, and east, along with the Balearic Islands, will feel the heat, while the Mediterranean coast and parts of Andalusia brace for more rain than usual.