La Vanguardia

182 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record Amid Heatwaves and Drought · Copernicus reports Western Europe hit its hottest June ever due to record ocean temperatures and extreme heatwaves.
• Heatwaves and Wildfires Spike Ozone and Smoke Pollution Across Spain · Spain's northern coast faces unusual ozone spikes and wildfire smoke due to intense summer heatwaves.
• Three Fires in Catalonia Confining Over 10,500 Residents · Catalonia fires in Gavà, Navarcles, and Pla de Manlleu confine over 10,500 people.
• Spain Confines 7,000 Residents in Sallent Due to Navarcles Forest Fire · Spanish authorities ordered a mandatory evacuation of 7,000 people in Sallent due to smoke from the Navarcles wildfire.
• High-Intensity Fire in Pla de Manlleu Forces Evacuation of 500 Residents · A high-intensity wildfire in Tarragona forces the evacuation of approximately 500 residents.
• Ocean Warming Linked to More Catastrophic Events, Says Climate Scientist · Carl Wunsch warns that rising ocean temperatures will increase extreme weather events and climate disruptions.
• Over 200 Gasoline Containers from Drug Trafficking Boats Collected on Doñana Beaches · Enrique Herrero, known as 'Quique bolsitas', collected over 200 gasoline containers from drug trafficking boats on Doñana beaches, highlighting environmental concerns.
• Rare Sycamore Gap Sapling Stolen from UK National Park in Botany Heist · A young sapling from the iconic Sycamore Gap tree was stolen from Northumberland National Park.
• First Antarctic Dinosaur Bone Identified After 40 Years in Storage · Paleontologists confirm the first Antarctic dinosaur fossil is a titanosaur vertebra discovered in 1985.
• Lightning Strikes Eiffel Tower During Paris Storm · A lightning bolt directly struck the Eiffel Tower during an electrical storm in Paris on June 29, 2026.
• Global Climate Summits Over 30 Years Fail to Elevate Women to Leadership Roles · Women hold less than 30% of top leadership roles in global climate summits despite their critical role in environmental advocacy.
• Barcelona's Climate Shelters Lead Globally but Need Evolution for Long-Term Impact · Barcelona's climate shelters, pioneering globally, must evolve from temporary to permanent, inclusive spaces to better address extreme heat and social vulnerability.
• Major Wildfires Active in La Litera, El Bierzo, and Cinco Villas Across Spain on Friday · Wildfires in La Litera, El Bierzo, and Cinco Villas remain active in Spain, with significant efforts underway to control the blazes.
• Experts Rule Out Link Between Earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, California, and Chile · Seismologists confirm simultaneous earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, California, and Chile are coincidental, not connected.
• Doublet Earthquake in Venezuela May Leave 10,000 to 100,000 Dead · Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, potentially causing catastrophic casualties and damage.
• Spain Faces Repeated Heatwaves and Record-Breaking Hot Nights Due to Climate Change · Spain records unprecedented heatwaves and tropical nights as climate change intensifies temperatures.
• Spain's June Heatwave Sets All-Time Highs Since 1950 · Spain's June heatwave broke temperature records, with two days hitting the highest temperatures since 1950.
• Deadly European Heatwave Kills Dozens, Disrupts Power and Transport · Unprecedented heatwave kills dozens across Europe, causing power outages and transport disruptions.
• Spain Grants Environmental Approval for First Floating Wind Farm off Roses · Central government approves environmental impact study for Catalonia's pioneering floating wind project.
• Europe Struggles Under Historic Heatwave as Temperatures Reach Dangerous Levels · Europe faces a severe heatwave with record temperatures, leading to health emergencies and infrastructure strain.
• PP-Led Communities Overwhelm Vote to Approve Wolf Hunting Measures · PP-led communities secure majority in vote to approve wolf hunting measures, despite environmental concerns
• Paris Turns to Fountains and Canals to Cope with Heatwave · Paris uses fountains and canals to help residents cope with extreme heat.
• Ozone Pollution Surges in Spain in 2025 Amid Heatwaves · Spain's ozone pollution reached record levels in 2025 due to extreme summer heatwaves, according to a report by Ecologistas en Acción
• Heatwave Continues Across Spain with Temperatures Reaching 42°C · Spain experiences a severe heatwave with temperatures up to 42°C, affecting 14 regions and prompting weather alerts.
• Traditional Spanish Proverbs Struggle to Predict Modern Weather Patterns · Spanish weather proverbs are becoming obsolete due to climate change, according to climate researchers.
• Barcelona's Consell de Cent Becomes a Green Refuge Amid Heatwave · Barcelona's Consell de Cent transforms into a green pedestrian zone to combat urban heat and enhance community life.
• Spain Faces Record Heatwaves with Temperatures Reaching 42°C · Spain experiences extreme heatwaves with temperatures up to 42°C, marking a trend of increasing intensity and duration.
• Berlin Zoo's bears and elephants enjoy cooling off in high temperatures · Berlin Zoo's bears and elephants receive frozen treats to cope with extreme heat
• Aemet Issues Heatwave Alert as First Summer Wave Hits Spain · Aemet warns of the first major heatwave of the summer hitting Spain starting Sunday, lasting through Wednesday.
• Extreme Heat and Storms Hit Central Spain, with Temperatures Exceeding 39°C in the South · Spain experiences extreme heat and storms, with southern regions reaching over 39°C.