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Solar energy: innovation improving usage and storage

A team of researchers has developed a device that enhances the use and storage of solar energy. The group is composed of scientists from different parts of the world, led by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC). It is a revolutionary...

Barcelona City Council installs smart containers with the aim of recycling 65% of waste

The City Council of Barcelona announced a pilot experiment with smart containers in four areas of the city. Although the exact locations have not been defined yet, this initiative aims to optimize efficiency in selective waste collection and move towards...

Barcelona is expected to be the European city with the highest number of premature deaths due to climate change.

The disturbances caused by climate change result in record levels of disorders, diseases, and misery to millions of people in Europe every year. Widespread floods and intense heatwaves are part of a new normality to which countries must adapt...

Yoyo, the world’s oldest African elephant, dies at the Barcelona Zoo.

Yoyo, the African elephant considered the oldest of her species in the world, has passed away at Barcelona Zoo at the approximate age of 54 years old, far exceeding the average life expectancy for these animals, which is 39...

Goodbye gas stoves: Barcelona banned their use in restaurants

From January 1, 2025, Barcelona will prohibit the use of gas heaters on the terraces of bars and restaurants, culminating the moratorium that allowed their use. This measure is part of the ordinance approved in 2018, aimed at reducing...

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The major cities of Latin America are facing a health crisis due to the proliferation of scorpions.

Brazil is experiencing a worrying explosion of **scorpions** in its cities, a phenomenon driven by **uncontrolled urban development** and...