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Spain wildfires: Decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but local economies can prevent further destruction https://phys.org/news/2025-08-spain-wildfires-decades-rural-decline.html

Spain wildfires: Decades of rural decline made the blazes worse, but local economies can prevent further destruction
Every summer, forest fires sweep across Spain, dominating headlines and leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. This year's have been especially harsh, with devastating fires thus far in Tarifa, Zamora, the Madrid area, Galicia and Extremadura, while the UNESCO-listed natural park of Las Médulas, in León, has been completely wiped out.

"Spain's sees worst wildfire season since 1994 with 382,000 hectares burned so far in 2025"
#Spain #Wildfire #Climate

Spain sees worst wildfire damage since 1994 with 382,607 hectares lost
The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) calculate that 380,000 hectares have burned in Spain so far this year, while the fight against the flames continues.

#traivelling is showing in their recent newsletter a nice #train connection to #Spain

"Traditional solutions in Spain combatting the challenge of modern heat waves"
#Spain #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Traditional solutions in Spain combatting the challenge of modern heat waves
As Spain swelters under record-breaking temperatures, centuries-old coping methods — from siestas to thick-walled homes — offer practical lessons for a warming Europe.Jason Horowitz and Ilvy Njiokiktjien report for The New York Times.In short:Seville uses traditional shading, thick walls, and contro...

Madrid – Gran Vía
#kamafotos #Spain

‘Unlike any other kind of fear’: wildfires leave their mark across Spain #Spain

‘Unlike any other kind of fear’: wildfires leave their mark across Spain
#Spain

Madrid – Parque de El Retiro
#kamafotos

"Wild horses return to Spain's Iberian highlands after 10,000 years"
#Spain #Horses #Animals

Wild horses return to Spain’s Iberian highlands after 10,000 years
For the first time in more than 10,000 years, wild horses once again roam Spain’s northwestern highlands. The 35 horses introduced by Rewilding Spain are bringing renewed resilience to the land, Mongabay senior editor Jeremy Hance reported. In 2023, an initial 16 Przewalski’s horses (Equus ferus przewalskii), the world’s last fully wild horse, were introduced […]

Today's wild fire update
#Spain

Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures are expected to rise further #Spain…

Spain and Portugal battle wildfires as temperatures are expected to rise further
Thousands of firefighters in Spain and Portugal battled several wildfires Thursday ahead of an expected rise in temperatures that could worsen the situation on the Iberian Peninsula.

Madrid - Puerta del Sol
#kamafotos

"Spanish PM calls for national climate pact during visit to region hit by wildfires"
#Spain #Climate #ClimateChange

Spanish PM calls for national climate pact on visit to fire-hit areas
Amid worsening wildfires, Sánchez expressed condolences, highlighted firefighter efforts, and warned of "complex days" ahead.

Esta comparação tš engraçada.
#Portugal

Jay (@JayinKyiv@defenseofliberty.social)
Attached: 1 image Remember, #Russia's economy is only 1.8% of global #GDP, while the #USSR's was 14% of global GDP. Yet, the old men running the West's halls of power let Russian #propaganda convince them that Russia is the USSR. #RussiaIsATerroristState

You know what I haven't learned to say in Spanish? F off…
“Spain has not come through, Spain has not been loyal to NATO,” Trump said from the White House... Trump added, “I think Spain should be reprimanded for that. … But that’s up to NATO and Spain.”
¿Qué dirías tú, ciudadanos de España? :D
Muchas gracias!
#España #NATO #USA #TheAmericanFascist #RussiaUkraineWar #Ukraine #Spain
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/trump-government-shutdown-updates-zelensky-meeting-10-17-25?post-id=cmgv5bgl6000i3b6nag505j5u

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region #Spain

Floods trap people in cars in Spain's Catalonia region
The highest red alert is declared in one coastal province, as residents are urged to stay indoors.

Madrid - Plaza de las Cortes
#kamafotos

"Climate change fuelled wildfires of 'unprecedented intensity' in Spain and Portugal, experts say"
#Climate #ClimateChange #Spain

Deadly wildfires in Spain and Portugal fuelled by climate change
Researchers warn that simultaneous fires across Europe are overwhelming firefighting resources.

Spain heatwave was 'most intense on record' #Spain

Spain heatwave was 'most intense on record'
A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record," the national meteorological agency said on Sunday.

Madrid - Puerta del Sol
#kamafotos

"Climate change kills, Spanish PM tells deniers at launch of plan to tackle crisis"
#Spain #Climate #ClimateChange

"The Amazon has lost an area larger than Spain in 40 years, report shows"
#AmazonRainforest #Spain #Trees #Environment

The Amazon has lost an area larger than Spain in 40 years, report shows
Some 52 million hectares of natural land have been lost in the Brazilian Amazon region since 1985—an area larger than Spain.

#Spain Proposes Rerouting Research Around #USA And #Hawaii By Using #CanaryIslands For Location Of New

Spain bids €400 million to host mega telescope at risk in US budget cuts
New Canary Islands home could save controversial Thirty Meter Telescope first proposed for Hawaii.

Disgraceful Islamophobia from the town of Jumilla in SE Spain. The Mayor is a member of the “centre right” PP.
#islamophobia #israel #gaza #spain #españa
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/8/spains-government-slams-towns-islamophobic-ban-on-religious-gatherings

"Spain wildfires are ‘clear warning’ of climate emergency, minister says"
#Spain #Climate #ClimateChange #Wildfire

y en El País
“El presidente de Estados Unidos reconoce que la decisión de castigar a España depende de la OTAN"
#España #NATO #USA #TheAmericanFascist #RussiaUkraineWar #Ukraine #Spain #OTAN

My dad is starting a new chapter of life today, in Spain! He has only visited twice in 70 years since he emigrated to Canada. But this time, he’s got his citizenship back. So it’s really like he’s coming home.
Pretty cool.
I can hardly wait to go visit :)
#spain #retirement #life #franco #immigration

"Summer 2025 ranks among Spain's hottest ever after historic August heatwave"
#Spain #Heatwave #Climate #ClimateChange

Summer 2025 nears record heat in Spain after historic August heatwave
Extended periods of high temperatures this summer have significantly increased wildfire risks and put vulnerable communities on alert across Spain.

"Spanish schools to teach pupils how to cope with climate crisis disasters"
#Spain #Climate #ClimateChange #Education

Spanish police busted a human smuggling network that had migrants in Greece pay €3000 to be handed a boarding pass and fake passport and travel documents so they could then fly to the UK or Canada. The Canada Border Service Agency flagged it to the Spanish police in 2024.
Spanish Police release (en Español): #spain #españa #humansmuggling #uk #canada #immigration #españa #greece