Environment
Climate change scenario of temperature rise above three degrees
The extreme scenario forecasts a maximum average temperature of 24 degrees by 2100; it is currently 20.7C.
Environment
Drought and heat waves the greatest threats from climate change
Increased risks of flooding and from a rising sea level, but drought and heat are thought to be the greatest threats.
Environment
Balearic climate change legislation will be "pioneering"
Marc Pons, energy minister: "The fight against climate change is at the centre of the political agenda."
Environment
Noguera looking to mitigate effects of climate change in Palma
The mayor has stated his commitment to ensure a "green and sustainable future" for Palma with fewer cars.
Environment
Climate change legislation will eliminate CO2 emissions by 2050
Electric vehicles and photovoltaic energy are keys to the climate change legislation.
Environment
Green corridor for temperature reduction in Palma
The town hall plans the planting of some 4,000 trees as well as the incorporation of dry stone into the sides of the Riera torrent.
Weather
Researchers find that Majorca's summer has lengthened
May-June temperatures in the Balearics have gone up far more than global averages.
More sightings being reported in both residential and commercial establishments
More sightings being reported in both residential and commercial establishments.
Environment
Balearic government taking part in climate change summit
President Armengol says of the summit in Paris that it should be “the embryo for a new and much more sustainable planet and the pride for future generations”.
Environment
Risks from climate change in the Mediterranean
The World Wildlife Fund has warned that sea level could rise by up to 59 centimetres this century.
- Spain wants Britons to show they have 113.40 euros, £97, per day for their holidays
- Sunloungers set ablaze in Alcudia
- Spanish pensioners stuck at Palma Airport for fourteen hours
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- Palma Airport passport control "collapse" put down to unscheduled flights