Climate Change

Air fryer or ceramic hob: which is making your electricity bill go up more

The air fryer and the ceramic hob are two of the most used cooking systems in homes. However, their electricity ...

It is not just any tree: in 1960 it was planted in Spain and now it is an invasive species that is destroying insects and birds

For decades it was planted in different parts of Spain due to its rapid growth and the advantages it offered ...

“Blocking solar radiation during the day is the most effective”: Germán Portillo, environmentalist, explains how to keep the house cool without air conditioning

With the arrival of summer and the increase in heat waves, maintaining a comfortable temperature at home becomes a challenge ...

The air conditioning paradox: it cools your house, but it also contributes to global warming

Air conditioning has become one of the main tools to deal with high temperatures, especially during heat waves. Its use ...

Air conditioning vs fan: this is the option that can reduce your electricity bill the most

In the hot months, the electricity bill skyrockets in many homes due to the intensive use of air conditioning systems. ...

“Having many reservoirs does not prevent drought”: how many are there in Spain and where are they concentrated?

In a country like Spain, where droughts are increasingly frequent and rain is distributed very unevenly, reservoirs are infrastructures that ...

Barcelona will turn olive pits into roads: the new asphalt that promises to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 76%

The fight against climate change forces us to rethink even such everyday elements as the pavement that covers streets and ...

A beach can look completely clean and be full of microplastics: an expert explains why

A beach with white sand, crystal clear water and without a single visible residue can convey a feeling of absolute ...

The phrase that dismantles one of the most repeated myths about air conditioning: “The problem is not leaving it on all night, but how you use it”

With the arrival of summer and tropical nights, sleeping without air conditioning becomes an almost impossible mission for many people. ...