- Spain and Portugal experienced intense heatwaves leading to blazes, with reports noting the largest percentage of burned land in the EU.
- Spain experienced extreme heat and related health impacts starting on May 26, 2026.
Global warming is impacting Spain, with the Carlos III Health Institute basing its operations in Madrid.
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Global warming is impacting Spain, with the Carlos III Health Institute basing its operations in Madrid.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Spain urged the European Union to create a dedicated fund for climate adaptation efforts.Sub-event
The Carlos III Health Institute in Madrid is operating amid global warming impacts in Spain.1 source
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Spain experienced extreme heat and related health impacts starting on May 26, 2026.Also in this story
- The health department is managing the public health response to extreme heat events in the Canary Islands.
- The Spanish Ministry of Health, advised by the National Centre for Epidemiology, has issued warnings against dehydrating drinks due to extreme weather conditions.
The entities involved
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Spain
country in southwestern Europe with territories in Africa
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
Related events
- Amnesty International reports on the effects of climate change across various European regions.
- A study found that emissions since the Paris Agreement increased the intensity of heat waves in Spain and Portugal.
- Madrid stated that EU countries incurred €822 billion in climate-related losses.
- EU-funded research assesses climate risk in Europe.
- High temperatures are affecting major regions of Spain, including Andalusia and Córdoba, leading to a heatwave that threatens agricultural and urban centers.