Researchers warn bottled water drinkers: they urge them to stop because of this substance

Every year, Spain sells more and more litres of bottled water, especially in some provinces where people commonly believe tap water is of poorer quality.

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Drinking water quality and its link to mental health: here's what recent research says

Spain is among the 73 per cent of the world's population with safe access to drinking water, but the fact is that metals are present, and their influence on mental and physical health continues to be revealed in various studies.

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Drought-hit reservoir in the province of Málaga to receive water from the mountains

Work has begun to connect the Sierra Tejeda-Almijara wells to La Viñuela reservoir in the Axarquía, which remains at a critical level.

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Summary of reservoir levels in Andalusia

The HIDROSUR Automatic Hydrological Information System (SAIH) is a network of remote stations that has been collecting real-time data on hydrometeorological events since 1991.

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Dry showers, jellyfish and 50 °C at the beach bar: what do we do about sun-and-beach tourism in Spain?

The language of Fitur, Spain's most important International Tourism Fair and one of the best known in the world, is changing to include concepts such as sustainability, environmental responsibility and climate action.

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Bottled water contains thousands of nanoplastics so tiny they can invade the body's cells, a study finds

In a pioneering new study, researchers have found that bottled water sold in shops may contain 10 to 100 times more bits of plastic than previously estimated.

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Andalusian government approves fourth drought decree on Monday, worth 200 million

The Governing Council approves on Monday the fourth decree-law of measures against drought, with funding of 200 million euros.

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Groundwater is running out ever faster across the planet

Groundwater is a crucial source of fresh water for agriculture, human consumption and industry in general. However, these aquifers are under threat from climate change and overuse.

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Summer will start with water restrictions in Málaga unless heavy rain falls first

The outlook for water reserves in 2024 looks bleak.

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Europe strengthens drinking water safety with new hygiene rules

The Commission has adopted new minimum hygiene standards for materials and products that come into contact with drinking water.

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Barcelona warns that the drought emergency could affect household water supply

Barcelona City Council has warned that the drought emergency could affect household water supply if the most advanced emergency phase is reached.

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Moreno warns that without rain “five million Andalusians” will face water restrictions in summer

The Andalusian president argued that water transfers should be treated as “one more alternative” to ease the drought.

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How water is stolen in Spain in the middle of a drought: giant magnets, buried pipes and rigged meters

Officers from the Guardia Civil’s Seprona unit track down illegal wells that drain aquifers using satellite photos, night-time inspections and raids on the ground.

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Drought and heat threaten tourism in Spain and southern Europe

According to data from Copernicus, southern Europe, and Spain in particular, is suffering tremendous heat stress, with a record number of days.

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