Pollution
The plan to create a low-flow zone in the North has been cancelled and no distinctive features will be required
As previously done by the National Assembly, the Senate has now also closed the way for the creation of a low-flow zone off the coast of Lapurdi.
96% of the schools studied in the CSC exceed the NO2 levels recommended by the WHO
Ecologists in Action has measured the level of NO2 nitrogen dioxide in 78 schools in seven municipalities: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Donostia-San Sebastián, Errenteria, Oiartzun, Barakaldo, Bilbao and Erandio. Only three of them respect the 10 micrograms barrier per cubic metre installed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The 2015-2025 period, the hottest since records were recorded, according to the latest report of the World Meteorological Organization (WTO)
"When history repeats itself 11 times, it is no longer a coincidence, it is a direct call to action," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
Hundreds of people have accused the citizens of Petronor Muskiz and Abanto Zierbena of "killing"
Residents of the two municipalities in Bizkaia have taken to the streets on Thursday to protest against the leak of benzene from the refinery. They have reported that the authorities took preventive measures "late" despite the high levels of benzene detected in the morning.
Zierbena "There is no health risk", according to the City Council
The City Council has stated that the preventive recommendations issued by the Department of Health of the Basque Government are limited to Muskiz and Abanto, and that "the activity of the municipality is developing in a normal manner".
Benzene levels drop in Muskiz, but preventive measures remain in place
The mayor, Eduardo Briones, has advised families not to take their children to school.
A "high level" of benzene has been detected in Muskiz following an "incident" in Petronor
The Basque Government has reported that, bearing in mind that has been a "one-off" and "short-lived event", it is not considered necessary to take "extraordinary measures" to protect the population.
A "high level" of benzene has been detected in Muskiz following an "incident" in Petronor
The Basque Government has reported that, bearing in mind that has been a "one-off" and "short-lived event", it is not considered necessary to take "extraordinary measures" to protect the population.
The Fukushima nuclear power plant will be reopened
TEPCO will reactivate the world's largest nuclear power plant in January after receiving approval from local authorities.
European leaders advocate multilateralism in COP30: "The impact of our decisions will be felt around the world."
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused the big banks of subsidizing the oil sector and the war in Ukraine of encouraging the exploitation of fossil fuels.
EU countries have agreed to reduce CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040, albeit flexibly
According to Danish Climate Minister Lars Aagaard, the agreement agreed by EU country ministers will enable foreign carbon credits to be purchased to meet the 5% emission reduction target.
New Delhi has used "artificial rain" to curb pollution for the first time
It's about introducing condensation nuclei into the clouds to try to accelerate the natural process and create rain. It's going to be the first time in India, after several failed attempts in previous years. It's been used on some occasions in countries like the United Arab Emirates or Pakistan.
Risk of contamination in 12 villages in Álava due to possible spill in the Ihuda River
The Basque Government and the emergency services of Castile and Leon have declared a state of alert after learning that numerous crabs have appeared dead in the river.
The big EU countries have not supported a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. Now what?
France, Germany, Italy and Poland, among others, have not supported the European Commission's proposal and have shaken the EU's climate leadership so far.
'The positions against these measures make negotiation difficult and the strength of the European Union as a bloc diminishes'
Although action is urgently needed as a result of global warming, major powers in the European Union, such as France, Germany, Italy and Poland, have rejected the European Commission's proposal toreduce greenhouse emissions by 90% by 2040.
Negotiations on the international treaty against plastic pollution failed
After ten days of meetings in Geneva, the UN countries have failed to reach a consensus, but have called for the process of dialogue to be kept alive.
They denounce the "irregular and hasty" approval of the tunnel project under the river
The Subfluubiala Ez platform and the ampa associations of the Artaza Institute and the Romo School have denounced the approval of the project by the Bizkaia Council when the deadline for filing allegations is still open.
EH Bildu, Greenpeace and the Guggenheim Urdaibai Stop have called for citizens to be heard in the light of the conclusions of the first report
EH Bildu Bizkaia has highlighted the "cross-sectional attitude" and "lack of transparency" against the location of the museum, while Greenpeace has called on the institutions to "listen to the citizens' refusal and stop the project."
800 allegations have been filed against the Feroskana wind farm in Mandoia, Arratia
This park, consisting of six wind turbines 200 metres high and 27 megawts of power, can affect municipalities such as Usansolo, Igorre or Lemoa, as well as smaller towns.