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Catalonia declares drought emergency, extending restrictions to Barcelona
After more than 1,000 days of drought, the Catalan government has formally announced a state of emergency, extending water restrictions to Barcelona and the surrounding region.
Catalonia limits water use as Spain prays for rain
Barcelona and large swathes of Spain’s northeast are going under water restrictions as a months-long drought that has devastated crops starts to put the pinch on human activities in the Mediterranean country.
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A challenge for cities: going green, without gentrification
Community displacement has emerged as an unintended cost of climate resilience efforts. Here’s how cities can boost both livability and equity.
Growing concern over unseasonal warm spell in Europe
Spanish cities of Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Zaragoza are all in the top 10 European cities most affected by global warming.
How ‘heat officers’ plan to help cities survive ever-hotter summers
Heat-focused officials in these four cities are rolling out warning systems and drawing up green designs to create more heat-resistant metropolises.
Spain will introduce free train travel to help ease the cost of living
The country will issue season tickets and offer other discounts to help with the cost of living and promote sustainable travel.
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Spain, Germany battle wildfires amid unusual heat wave
Firefighters in Spain and Germany struggled to contain wildfires on Sunday amid an unusual heat wave in Western Europe for this time of year.
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