Morocco
Survey: Water Pollution and Waste Top Environmental Concerns for Moroccans
Water pollution and waste management are at the top of Moroccans’ concerns, according to a survey conducted by "Arab Barometer" on Moroccans’ environmental concerns.
Topic
Environment
Morocco
US Praises Morocco's Leadership in Renewable Energy Transition
For its "remarkable" commitment and considerable efforts towards a rapid transition to renewable energy , Morocco has been congratulated and encouraged by the United States, which has hailed its "recognized leadership" in Africa and in the world.
Spain
Saharan Dust Cloud Carrying Trace Radioactivity Reaches Europe
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.
Spain
Rare Bonelli's Eagle Found Dead After Epic 3-Year Journey Across Europe and Africa
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 Mauritania.
Morocco
Severe Drought Drives Moroccan Farmers to Abandon Rural Villages for Cities
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 of the last 30 years, leaving Moroccan farmers with virtually no other alternative.
Spain
La Niña Phenomenon Linked to Severe Drought in Morocco and Spain
The severe drought that has been raging for several months in Spain and Morocco would be due to the La Niña phenomenon.
Spain
Atlas Cedar: Spain's Potential Solution to Combat Climate Change Effects
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 the journal "Forests" on adaptive forestry.
Morocco
Azores High Pressure System Drives Drought in Morocco and Southern Europe
The low rainfall that Morocco and Europe have been experiencing for a few months is due to unfavorable weather and climatic conditions.
Morocco
Morocco's Bee Population Decline Linked to Environmental Factors, Not Disease
The regional director of the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) of Béni-Mellal-Khénifra, Mohamed Nemmaoui, assured, based on laboratory analyzes carried out on the hives in the region, that the flight of bees is not related to any disease.
Morocco
Massive Slum Clearance in Salé: Hundreds of Families Relocated in Urban Renewal Effort
Douar Brahma, one of the largest slums in Salé, is in the process of being evacuated. The local authorities are proceeding with the rehousing of the populations.
Morocco
Morocco Issues Orange Alert: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Seven Provinces
The weather will be rainy (20 to 40 mm) this Thursday and Friday in several Moroccan provinces, according to the alert issued by the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM).
Morocco
Marrakech to Welcome $35 Million Eco-Friendly Luxury Hotel with Organic Farm
The Earth and Sky company will launch an ecological hotel unit in Marrakech. The project will be carried out in the Sidi Abdellah Ghiat area, for an amount of 35 million dollars, or nearly 350 million dirhams.