Ibero-Atlantic region, describe 175 species of invasive plants

Ibero-Atlántica especies plantas invasoras

A group of scientists from the University of Oviedo has carried out a comprehensive analysis of all those introduced plant species that endanger the biodiversity and ecosystems of the Ibero-Atlantic region, and in the northwest of the peninsula they have succeeded identify 175 specimens of invasive plant species. Research led by the University of Oviedo … Read more

The water reserve in Spain today is 28,717 cubic hectometers

Reserva hídrica MITECO

The Spanish water reserve is at 51.2% of its total capacity. The reservoirs currently store 28,717 cubic hectometers (hm³) of water, decreasing in the last week by 235 cubic hectometers (0.4% of the current total capacity of the reservoirs). The water reserve by areas according to MITECO is the following: Eastern Cantabrian is at 89% … Read more

Environmental recovery of Monte de la Sierra (Cantabria)

Recuperación ambiental Monte Sierra

The work of environmental recovery among Cantabrian localities of Ramales and Ruesga del Monte de la Sierra. This has been possible thanks to a budget item of 360,000 euros allocated for this purpose. The Minister of Development, Housing, Territorial Planning and Environment of Cantabria, Roberto Media, visited today the beginning of the works of environmental … Read more

Environmentalists ask for the cancellation of the environmental authorization for a large pig farm

autorización ambiental macrogranja porcina

Environmental associations ask that the environmental authorization that was issued for a macro pig farm in the municipality of Monteagudo de las Vicarías, in Soria, which would have a quota of 6,990 places and would be located in a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA). SEO/BirdLife has filed a formal complaint before the Contentious-Administrative Court … Read more