Spain 2021: energy policy review
The International Energy Agency (IEA) regularly conducts in-depth peer reviews of the energy policies of its member countries. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange
Spain
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Climate change could see tourists avoid Spain and go to Latvia for summer holidays, EU study finds
The tourism industry in southern European countries like Spain and Italy could be under threat due to climate change, an EU report has warned. In a study, entitled 'Time is of the essence: adaptation
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Climate change: world’s wealthiest understand, but only half see it as threat
People living in the world’s wealthiest nations generally understand what climate change is but in many countries just half perceive it to be a threat, new research has found. The analysis of perceptions
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Perceived neighborhood environmental attributes associated with walking and cycling for transport among adult residents of 17 cities in 12 countries: The IPEN Study
<p>Prevalence of walking and cycling for transport is low, varying greatly across countries. Few studies have examined neighborhood perceptions related to walking and cycling for transport in different
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French renewables power grid pilot reveals limits of batteries in Europe
A major pilot project by Europe's largest power network operator to integrate power from rooftop solar panels into the grid has shown that battery storage of renewable energy is not yet economically viable
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China Focus: China's sustainable energy competitiveness tops global ranking
China's sustainable energy competitiveness was ranked first among 21 major countries, overtaking the United States and European countries, said a report published Sunday. The report, issued by Zhejiang
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Landscape effects on the presence, abundance and diversity of mosquitoes in Mediterranean wetlands
<p>Environment determines the distribution of mosquito-borne diseases in that it influences the vector-host-pathogen transmission cycle, including vector distribution, abundance and diversity. In this
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Discussing the role of tropical and subtropical moisture sources in extreme precipitation events in the Mediterranean region from a climate change perspective
<p>Extreme precipitation events in the Mediterranean region during the cool season are strongly affected by the export of moist air from tropical and subtropical areas into the extratropics. The aim of
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High ambient temperatures and risk of motor vehicle crashes in Catalonia, Spain (2000–2011): A time-series analysis
Experimental studies have shown a decrease in driving performance at high temperatures. The epidemiological evidence on the relationship between heat and motor vehicle crashes is not consistent. The objective
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Ozone and aerosol tropospheric concentrations variability analyzed using the ADRIMED measurements and the WRF and CHIMERE models
<p>During the months of June and July 2013, over the Euro–Mediterranean area, the ADRIMED (Aerosol Direct Radiative Impact on the regional climate in the Mediterranean region) project was dedicated
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Survey: Over 20% of People in Spain Live Below Poverty Line
MADRID – A reported 22.2 percent of people residing in Spain live below the poverty line, earning less than 7,961 euros ($8,676) annually, according to data from a survey conducted by the National Statistics