Spain introduces ‘paid climate leave’ after catastrophic floods
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Spain introduces ‘paid climate leave’ after catastrophic floods

Hindustan Times  

Spain's leftist government on Thursday introduced a "paid climate leave", allowing employees to take up to four days of offs to avoid travelling during weather emergencies, AFP reported. Labour minister Yolanda Dias told public broadcaster RTVE that the new policy aims to "regulate in accordance with the climate emergency" so that no worker is forced to take risks. If the necessity goes beyond four days, then employees can take reduced working days, a system that already exists for emergency situations, the Spanish government said. It further cited a El Pais report, wherein Diaz said, "In the face of climate denialism from the right, the Spanish government is committed to green policies."

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Spain to grant workers ‘climate leave’ after devastating floods
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Spain to grant workers ‘climate leave’ after devastating floods

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Spain has approved four days of paid climate leave for workers so they do not …

Spain deploys more troops to Valencia to help with flood recovery as protests are planned
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain deploys more troops to Valencia to help with flood recovery as protests are planned

ABC  

More soldiers have been sent to Spain's flood-hit east on Monday where rescuers have scoured underground carparks for bodies and protests bubbled over the government's handling of a disaster that has killed at least 217 people. A warship carrying 104 marine infantry soldiers as well as trucks with food and water was approaching Valencia port even as a strong hailstorm …

How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Spain’s ‘catastrophic’ floods led to over 200 deaths - explained through pictures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A man stands next to …

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Spain reeling from deadly floods that killed over 200 people

Salon  

Unexpected flash floods overwhelmed residents of eastern Spain on late Tuesday and early Wednesday last week, with more than 217 bodies having been recovered so far, the majority from the eastern Valencia region. It’s time to look ahead and to keep on working with all the means and coordination needed to get through this emergency together.” The unexpected flash floods …

Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Spain Flash Floods Kill 214, Government Launches Biggest Recovery Operation

India Today  

A devastating series of flash floods in Spain has resulted in the loss of 214 lives, with dozens still missing. The government has launched the biggest recovery operation in Spain in peacetime, with 5,000 additional army troops and 2,500 soldiers deployed to assist in the search and clean-up efforts. Rescuers have found a woman alive after three days trapped in …

More than 90 dead after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

More than 90 dead after torrential rain brings flash flooding to Spain

The Independent  

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Spain announces new department to study effects of very hot weather on health
1 year, 5 months ago

Spain announces new department to study effects of very hot weather on health

The Independent  

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Spain announces exceptional drought measures worth $2.4B
1 year, 7 months ago

Spain announces exceptional drought measures worth $2.4B

Associated Press  

MADRID — The Spanish government announced 2.2 billion euros worth of drought response measures Thursday, including funding for urban water reuse and further aid for struggling farmers. Currently, 27% of Spanish territory is in a drought “emergency” or “alert.” Spain recorded its hottest and driest April ever last month. “Spain is a country used to facing periods of drought,” Ecological …

Spain's Sánchez warns drought now a major national concern
1 year, 8 months ago

Spain's Sánchez warns drought now a major national concern

The Independent  

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