This has got to stop.
This has got to stop.
Mallorca's traffic problem is all year round, not just during the summer season.
Mallorca's traffic problem is all year round, not just during the summer season.
Mallorca takes first step towards banning non-resident vehicles
The first traffic load study in Mallorca, presented in October 2024 by the island’s institution, reflects an ‘alarming’ increase in traffic on the island in recent years: in 2023, a total of 324,623 vehicles entered Mallorca with drivers, 108% more than in 2017. In addition, 55,000 more vehicles arrived as cargo (without drivers), bringing the total figure to 379,623.
Traffic is proving a major nightmare for Palma.
Traffic is proving a major nightmare for Palma.
Mallorca and Ibiza handle most private jets in Spain
Greenpeace is calling for a ban on private flights as ‘the most unequal, divisive and polluting form of transport’.
Call to ban private jets at Palma airport as demand surges
Demand for private jets on the increase.
Palma is fourth most polluted cruise port in Europe
Calls for greater electrification at ports in order to save lives.
Barcelona to have a cruise ship pollution tax
Cruise passengers will soon face a third tax for visiting Barcelona.
Environment
Controlling smells at hydrocarbon plant
The product itself is classified as dangerous and harmful if inhaled.
Tourism
Cruise industry calls for a reality check
Cruise ships have some of the most advanced means of recycling and reuse in the world.
Environment
Cruise ships less polluting than cars and ferries
The university was commissioned to undertake a survey of air and noise pollution.
Cruise tourism
Podemos wanting limit to highest-polluting cruise ships
It is necessary "to force cruise ships to adopt measures to reduce pollution".
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
Majorca pollution above recommended levels
The Balearic government is said to be failing to abide by law in not developing plans to improve air quality.
Environment
Greenpeace raising awareness of plastic pollution
Greenpeace will be staging a rubbish-collection exercise on Es Carbó beach in Colonia Sant Jordi.
Environment
Cruise ship pollution levels to be studied
The study of pollution levels will be at all five of the state ports in the Balearics.
Environment
Air pollution in Majorca above recommended levels
Some 150,000 people (13% of the islands' population) live in areas where air pollution exceeds limits legally permitted in Spain.
Pollution
International action needed to tackle plastic pollution: GOB
The root of the problem of the waste has to be addressed.
Comment
The Mallorcans laughing at the protests
There is a great irony in Mallorca. We have the protesters wanting better protection and a fair deal while there are others who don’t get it at all.
Humphrey Carter06/06/2025 11:38