spain Half of Spain will see lockdown eased from Monday as death toll falls By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 19:49:29 +0530 Phase 1 will include a considerable easing of measures that will allow people to move around their province as well as attend concerts and go to the theatre. Gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed Full Article International
spain Income is key socio-economic influence on urban water use: Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 10:49:31 GMT Urban water use increases with a population’s average income, finds a study of a stressed river basin in Spain. Consumption also increases with population age, but falls as education levels rise. Such information could help municipal water providers predict future water trends and to develop appropriate measures by which to manage demand. There is huge interest in mining polymetallic nodules in deep-sea environments. These bumpy rocks on the seafloor contain highly valuable materials including manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel and copper. Full Article
spain Influences on uptake of agri-environmental schemes in Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 14 Oct 2010 15:24:21 +0100 New research in southern Spain has studied what influences participation in agri-environmental schemes (AES). It indicated that the uptake of schemes that involve a major change in farm practices depends on the farm structure, whereas for schemes with minor changes, individual farmer characteristics play a greater role. Full Article
spain Evolution of the electronic waste management system in Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 11 May 2012 11:22:41 +0100 Vastly increasing amounts of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) are being produced in Europe. Researchers have taken an in-depth look at how Spain has dealt with its electronic waste over recent years, and provide some guidance to other countries developing their own management practices. Full Article
spain The economic impact of reducing food waste in Germany, Poland and Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 22 May 2018 9:23:19 GMT A third of all food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, and the EU alone wastes an estimated 88 billion tonnes of food every single year. This is equivalent to 76 kilograms per person per year. This is an unsustainable level of waste which threatens food supply and the environment. The EU is taking several actions against food waste, as a critical part of efforts to achieve a circular economy, where resources are used more sustainably. Full Article
spain Fire patterns in Spain under a changing climate By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT A recent study has found that fire regimes have changed in Spain over the past 42 years. The pattern of changes has affected the number of fires and burned area, reflecting a changing climate and environmental conditions, such as land use changes caused by a population shift from rural to urban areas, and modern fire suppression activities. Full Article
spain A tool for better forest management: LiDAR data improves accuracy of land-cover maps, Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 08 August 2019 11:23:19 GMT A study of two forest ecosystems in Spain has found that land-cover maps of watersheds, ecosystems hosting key interactions between vegetation, wildlife, and water, are made more accurate by the inclusion of LiDAR data — a type of remote sensing that pulses laser light at a target to measure vertical distances for use in 3D-mapping an environment. This has important implications for ecosystem monitoring, flood mitigation, and forest management, fields in which accurately characterising an environment is key. Full Article
spain Economic downturn affects businesses’ renewal of environmental certification schemes in Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:12:34 +0100 The uncertain economic climate has severely affected companies’ decisions on whether to renew Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) certification in Spain, a recent survey indicates. The study suggests that a company is less likely to renew if initial certification was mainly motivated by government subsidies and grants than if certification is believed to improve business performance. Full Article
spain Urban self-sufficiency: how rooftops could contribute to cities’ energy, food and water demands, Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 10 April 2019 11:23:19 GMT A recent study helps city planners find the greenest and most effective way of producing renewable energy, crops and water on rooftops. The researchers developed a method for analysing the performance and environmental impacts of different combinations of rooftop rainwater-harvesting-, energy- and food systems. It could aid efforts to promote urban self-sufficiency and a sustainable circular economy, they suggest. Full Article
spain Natura 2000 sites well connected across borders in Germany, Italy and Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 9:23:19 GMT Connectivity between protected areas is vital for safeguarding many animals and plants. New research has shown that Natura 2000 sites are well connected across provincial borders in Germany, Italy and Spain. This is the result of strong coordination from central governments combined with good regional cooperation, the study???s authors conclude. Full Article
spain Expansion of greenhouse horticulture in Spain seen to compromise conservation and the revitalisation of rural areas By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 Jun 2016 09:01:15 GMT Land-use changes in the arid south-eastern Iberian Peninsula impact on the supply of various ecosystem services that support human well-being. Research into perceptions of the rapid expansion of greenhouse horticulture and the abandonment of rural and mountainous areas has highlighted trade-offs between conservation efforts and economic development. Full Article
spain Cantabrian brown-bear population: how climate change may endanger its long-term conservation, Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 20 June 2019 11:23:19 GMT The impacts of climate changes can force animal- and, over a longer time period, plant species to shift their range. Forests in temperate regions, such as north-western Spain, will be increasingly exposed to drought over the next few decades, which is likely to cause geographical changes in their distribution and make-up1. New patterns of plant occupancy or plant extinction have a bottom-up effect on animal species dependent on them, which can significantly impact on isolated or endangered populations of animals. This study sought to assess the potential impact of climate change on the brown-bear (Ursus arctos) population in the Cantabrian Mountains. Full Article
spain Clamping down on illegal poisoning: Spain’s VENENO project By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:12:34 GMT Poisoned bait is a major threat to endangered bird species in Europe. The LIFE+ VENENO project was set up to tackle this problem in Spain, developing an action plan for eradication of the illegal use of poison and protocols for law enforcement. As well as improving the prosecution of illegal poisoning in Spain, LIFE+ VENENO provides a useful model for other European countries. Full Article
spain High lead exposure for griffon vultures in Spain correlates with soil lead and ammunition from game hunting By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 24 Nov 2016 9:23:19 GMT Maps of the risk of griffon vultures’ exposure to lead in north-eastern Spain have been produced in a new study. High-risk places are mountainous areas where there are high levels of bioavailable sources of lead in the soil, but also where game hunting is prevalent, and carcasses scavenged by the birds may contain lead ammunition. Full Article
spain Seven UV filters with potential endocrine-disrupting properties found at low levels in eggs of seven wild bird species, national park, Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Weds 01 Aug 2018 9:23:19 GMT Personal Care Products (PCPs) are of increasing global concern, as thousands of tonnes enter the environment every year. Similar to persistent organic pollutants (POPs), some substances used in PCPs are toxic, persist in the environment and accumulate in the bodies of organisms that take them in. This study focused on the presence of ultraviolet filters (UV-Fs) (used in PCPs such as sunscreens and cosmetics) in the unhatched eggs of wild birds. Full Article
spain Exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons: first nationwide survey in Spain By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:18:14 GMT The BIOAMBIENT.ES project is the first human biomonitoring programme to estimate levels of environmental pollutants at national level in Spain. This study reports its findings on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment. The results will help to establish reference values, identify highly exposed populations and evaluate effectiveness of policies. Full Article
spain ÁPH80: A prefab cabin from Spain that's clean, calming and compact By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 23:00:00 +0000 Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic). Full Article Remodeling & Design
spain From Spain, a minimalist micro-home that's the 'extreme of abstraction' By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2013 12:30:01 +0000 Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane. Full Article Remodeling & Design
spain Ancient sea cow fossil found in decades-old street slab in Spain By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:32:19 +0000 Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it. Full Article Animals
spain Travel to Barcelona, Spain - Picasso Museum By www.articlegeek.com Published On :: Spain is a country, a part of the European continent, both of which are over flowing with museums, living and/or established specifically this purpose. So why do I single out this average size museum. Full Article
spain Spain’s army predicts 2 more waves of coronavirus By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 09:05:39 -0700 BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s army expects there to be two more outbreaks of the new coronavirus, according to an internal report seen by The Associated Press. The army report predicts “two more waves of the epidemic” and that Spain will take “between a year and a year-and-a-half to return to normality.” The document was […] Full Article Health World
spain Asian stocks gain after France, Spain unveil reopening plans By www.seattletimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:47:51 -0700 BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets gained Wednesday after France and Spain joined governments that plan to ease anti-virus controls and allow businesses to reopen. Benchmarks in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Sydney and Southeast Asia advanced. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Wall Street retreated overnight, hurt by declines in health care and tech stocks […] Full Article Business Markets
spain Spain Industrial Output Declines At Fastest Pace Since 2017 By www.rttnews.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:37:18 GMT Spain's industrial production declined at the fastest pace in nearly three years in March, data from the statistical office INE showed Friday. Full Article
spain Coronavirus in Spain is 'frightening on every level'. So how did things get so bad there? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:54:33 +1100 Spain is on a horrifying upward trajectory, having surpassed China in the number of coronavirus cases. Locals are frightened, the health system is under pressure and some experts suspect part of the outbreak may date back to a February soccer match in Italy. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Diseases and Disorders World Politics Government and Politics Soccer
spain Denmark Native Raised In Spain @ChrisWallem Drops Debut EP #Artesano By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: CW Is Also The Founder And DJ Of Mo Money Events At Marbellas Elite Olivia Valere Night Club Since 2015 Full Article
spain Tennis: Mixed Day For Daniel Phillips In Spain By bernews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:23:05 +0000 Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament as he took to the courts in Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips, playing in the Boys Singles 16 Main Draw, took on Kane Bonsach Ganley from Spain; the pair battled in a three setter that saw Phillips advance. Phillips […](Click to read the full article) Full Article All Sports #Tennis
spain Motorcycle Racing: White Finishes 11th In Spain By bernews.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:37:49 +0000 Bermuda’s Dakari White began competing in the Spanish CEV Motorcycle Championships in Spain. On the first day in wet conditions, White and the other competitors took to the track for a Qualifying Race and Race 1. White started from the back row of the grid and he was able to make some crucial passes during […](Click to read the full article) Full Article All Sports #MotorcycleRacing
spain Spain's top athletes jeered on return to practice By www.espn.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:35:31 EST Professional and high-performance athletes in Spain were allowed to return to practice, but some were jeered for doing so during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
spain Wizz Air to resume flights to Spain and Portugal in May By www.independent.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-25T12:59:00Z Budget airline plans 15 routes from Luton to begin on 1 May Full Article
spain ML 3.8 SPAIN By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:01:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 3.8Region SPAINDate time 2020-05-08 12:47:44.3 UTCLocation 41.83 N ; 2.66 EDepth 5 km Full Article
spain ML 2.2 SPAIN By www.emsc-csem.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:34:00 +0000 Magnitude ML 2.2Region SPAINDate time 2020-05-08 22:09:53.1 UTCLocation 42.61 N ; 7.97 WDepth 10 km Full Article
spain Spain lockdown: How long is Spain on lockdown? By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:33:00 +0100 SPAIN has reported the second-highest number of infections around the globe, but how long has the country been under lockdown? Full Article
spain Spain sees huge reduction in coronavirus death toll - as millions hit streets By www.express.co.uk Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 10:39:00 +0100 SPAIN'S 24-hour death toll from coronavirus has hit one of the lowest levels since March 18. Full Article
spain La Liga's plan to restart football safely in Spain after coronavirus By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:50:45 GMT BBC Sport looks at the path La Liga is following to allow top-flight football to resume safely in Spain. Full Article
spain La Liga's plan to restart football safely in Spain after coronavirus By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:50:45 GMT BBC Sport looks at the path La Liga is following to allow top-flight football to resume safely in Spain. Full Article
spain Spain - Timeline By news.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:30:24 GMT A chronology of key events Full Article Country profiles
spain Spain - Country profile By news.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:14:02 GMT Key facts, figures and dates Full Article Country profiles
spain AT#58 - Travel to Madrid, Spain By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:00:00 +0000 Madrid, Spain Full Article
spain AT#95 - Travel to Andalusia, Southern Spain By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:30:00 +0000 Andalusia, Southern Spain Full Article
spain AT#122 - Travel to Barcelona, Spain By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:25:00 +0000 Barcelona, Spain Full Article
spain AT#137 - Travel to Valencia, Spain By traffic.libsyn.com Published On :: Sat, 17 May 2008 14:00:00 +0000 Valencia, Spain Full Article
spain AT#260 - Biking Spain's Camino di Santiago By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Ben Dixon about biking the route of the Camino di Santiago in northern Spain. The Camino di Santiago is a an ancient pilgrim trail that runs across northern Spain from the border with France to Santiago di Compostella. The cathedral in Santiago di Compostella reputedly holds the remains of St. James. Modern day pilgrims are sometimes drawn by faith and sometimes just drawn by the journey itself to trek for a month across the varied landscapes of northern Spain. As an American, Ben did not have a month of vacation but rather than be one of those pilgrims who only traverses the very end of the trail he chose to take on the pilgrim route on a bicycle. Along the way he stayed in the hostels that house the many pilgrims where he met people who had been walking from far beyond the border with France. Through countryside, cities and picturesque towns he rode in both sunshine and driving rain, but the highlight of the trip might not be what you think. Full Article
spain AT#269 - Pamplona Spain - The Running of the Bulls and the San Fermin Fiesta By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Vicente Perez about his home city of Pamplona, Spain. Pamplona is best known for the festival of San Fermin and of course for the running of the bulls. Vicente tells us more about that colorful festival, of which, the running of the bulls is actually a very small part. From the Txupinazo, the ceremonial firing of a rocket on July 6th until July 14th the population of Pamplona swells with celebrants. Processions of giant figures (the Comparsa), music, bull fights and lots and lots of partying fill the days and nights. But Vicente also tells of some of the other features of Pamplona and the Navarre region that can be enjoyed any time of year including wonderful food, beautiful mountains, castles, and the nearby cave of Zugarramurdi (Known for the Basque witch trials). Full Article
spain AT#294 - Travel to Spain's Canary Islands By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 27 Aug 2011 22:16:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Gary Arndt of Everything-Everywhere.com about his recent trip to the Canary Islands. The Canary Islands are tropical volcanic islands that are part of Spain but are located off the coast of Northwestern Africa.They are not named after birds. The first thing that struck me when I got off the plane was how much the weather was like Hawaii and I have heard a lot of people call it Europe's Hawaii. It is a part of Spain. There are two provinces that constitute the Canary Islands. One with its capital on Grand Canaria Island and the other on the island of Tenerife. Columbus's last stop over was in the Canary Islands. Each of the islands, and there are 7 main islands, have a very different character. Full Article
spain AT#337 - Travel to Segovia and Toledo Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 12:30:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Photographer Ralph Velasco about two of his favorite cities in Spain, Toledo and Segovia. Both Toledo and Segovia are a short distance from Madrid and both offer interesting and historically significant cities with UNESCO World Heritage sites. Full Article
spain AT#339 - Travel to Costa Brava, Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:41:00 +0000 The Amateur Traveler talks to Sherry Ott about Costa Brava Spain. Costa Brava is in Catalonia north of Barcelona on the rugged coastline of Spain. It also extends as far inland as the Pyrenees and includes farming country and medieval towns. Full Article
spain AT#368 - Travel to Extremadura, Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 20 Apr 2013 18:11:53 +0000 Hear about travel to Extremadura in Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Sam from indefiniteadventure.com about living and working there. Extremadura is a lesser known region in southwest Spain on the border with Portugal and adjacent to Andalusia, Madrid and Castilla. Sam lived in the city of Medira for 3 months teaching English. Full Article
spain AT#389 - Travel to Andalucia, Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:02:50 +0000 Hear about travel to the Andalucia region of Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Crawford Hill from Chill Expeditions about his adopted home in Southern Spain. Crawford traveled in that area and then fell in love and bought a second home here. Full Article
spain AT#451 - Travel to Seville, Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 16:30:00 +0000 Hear about travel to Seville, Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Cat Gaa from sunshineandsiestas.com about life in her adopted city. Hear about what to see, do and eat in Seville. Full Article
spain AT#482 - Hiking the Camino de Santiago in Spain By europe.amateurtraveler.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Sep 2015 15:14:47 +0000 Hear about hiking the Camino de Santiago (the Way of St. James) in northern Spain as the Amateur Traveler talks to Linda Martin from The Indie Travel Podcast. Linda says, "the thing about the Camino is that it is as long as you wanted to be." Full Article