Saharan Sand Cloud to Blanket France Again, Bringing Warm Temperatures
11 April 2022
A new Saharan sand cloud will plunge over France and the Lyon region as early as this Monday, April 11, warn meteorologists.
Environment
Innovative Waste-Collecting Net "D-Rain" Attracts Interest from Morocco and Tunisia
8 April 2022
Morocco is showing interest in the "D-Rain" device. This is a net that collects macro-waste and provides real-time information, installed last Tuesday on a stormwater outfall (…)
Survey: Water Pollution and Waste Top Environmental Concerns for Moroccans
1 April 2022
Water pollution and waste management are at the top of Moroccans’ concerns, according to a survey conducted by "Arab Barometer" on Moroccans’ environmental concerns.
US Praises Morocco’s Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition
29 March 2022
For its "remarkable" commitment and considerable efforts towards a rapid transition to renewable energy, Morocco has been congratulated and encouraged by the United States, (…)
Saharan Dust Cloud Carrying Trace Radioactivity Reaches Europe
19 March 2022
The Saharan sand dust that had crossed several European countries, including France, Spain and Portugal, arrived in Belgium on March 16th. It is slightly radioactive.
Rare Bonelli’s Eagle Found Dead After Epic 3-Year Journey Across Europe and Africa
11 March 2022
A Bonelli’s eagle, ringed in the Aude in 2019 and equipped with a beacon, was found dead near Perpignan after an incredible journey that took it to Spain, Portugal, Morocco and (…)
Severe Drought Drives Moroccan Farmers to Abandon Rural Villages for Cities
1 March 2022
In Azbane Lagrinate, a village located 47 kilometers north of Marrakech, drought is pushing farmers to move to the cities. The kingdom is experiencing one of the worst droughts (…)
La Niña Phenomenon Linked to Severe Drought in Morocco and Spain
17 February 2022
The severe drought that has been raging for several months in Spain and Morocco would be due to the La Niña phenomenon.
Atlas Cedar: Spain’s Potential Solution to Combat Climate Change Effects
17 February 2022
The Atlas cedar can help mitigate the effects of climate change in Spain, according to an international study led in part by the University of Cordoba (UCO) and published in (…)
Azores High Pressure System Drives Drought in Morocco and Southern Europe
12 February 2022
The low rainfall that Morocco and Europe have been experiencing for a few months is due to unfavorable weather and climatic conditions.