Ana María Alonso Zarza: ‘The Earth will survive, but our world will not’
The director of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain talks to EL PAÍS about the impact of human activity on the planet and the risk of a sixth extinction
The director of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain talks to EL PAÍS about the impact of human activity on the planet and the risk of a sixth extinction
A five-year investigation into a Neolithic settlement in Cádiz has revealed ceremonial practices took place there 1,000 years before they became widespread
Swathes of the Iberian peninsula form part of a ‘hot zone’ for seismic activity due to the increasing proximity of tectonic plates, the impact this has on fault lines and the specific characteristics of the land
The pandemic is having a deep impact on all areas of life, with fear of contagion changing work and social interactions, and even sexual relations
A footprint found in Gibraltar not only indicates that the hominoids had found a sanctuary in the south of the Iberian peninsula, but also throws into question when they became extinct
Experts say the species could disappear from the region within 20 years if urgent measures are not taken
Alejandro Valero has already attracted 19,000 workers with BuscoExtra as the US tech giant lags behind in the testing stage with its Uber Work app
Autopsy confirms suicide of former Caja Madrid chief, who was found dead on Wednesday
Charity organizations work tirelessly to help people in Seville area where poverty is rampant
Authorities say wildfire that threatened the world-famous national park is now under control
Improved weather conditions raise hopes wildfire can soon be brought fully under control
Cristina Heeren fell in love with the art form at age 12, and has spent 25 years training professionals
Rocío Hoces stuck in red tape nightmare for 18 months after lodging complaint against negligent employer
Campaigner José Esquinas suggests using the shopping trolley as a weapon against waste
The EU is threatening sanctions if measures are not adopted to protect one of Europe’s most important natural spaces
As Spaniards prepare to go to the polls again, analysts warn that few things have changed, other than the fact that voter hopefulness has morphed into weariness
Eduardo Donato’s Dehesa Maladúa brand has just been awarded a food product Oscar
Court instructs man to return €30,000 to authorities for failing to perform a single duty
Aftershocks continue a week on from larger tremor that rocked Spanish exclave city of Melilla
The victim, a man with mental problems, was kept naked on a filthy mattress
A day after being punched in the face by a youth, prime minister continues with campaign
Ciudadanos chief Albert Rivera rules out deal with Rajoy’s Popular Party
Construction workers saw the decayed corpse through a window and called firefighters
Spanish PM unveils engineering feat that arrives four years late and €239m over budget
Letters show poet’s friend believed his remains were moved by his family or Franco regime
Leftist José María González has made housing, food and reindustrialization his priorities
Popular Party set to lose its decades-long grip over the Valencian region, Madrid and Cádiz