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Canary Islands to Export Groundbreaking Climate Tool to World

Researchers from the University of La Laguna have developed Sicma Canarias, a revolutionary platform that predicts climate change impacts with unprecedented 100-metre resolution. The tool, designed to help manage water resources on islands, has won a prestigious UK engineering award and is set to be exported to other archipelagos worldwide. Discover how this local innovation is providing global solutions for a hotter, drier future.

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Protest Called to Halt Tenerife’s Cuna del Alma Development

The Canarian Advocacy Assembly has called for a major demonstration in Santa Cruz de Tenerife on Sunday 26 April, demanding a complete stop to the construction of the Cuna del Alma tourist resort near Puertito de Adeje. Organisers cite irreversible damage to Guanche heritage, endemic flora, and unique geology, proposing the site become a museum instead. The march comes as a court has already provisionally halted work on one plot within a protected coastal zone.

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Tourists Investigated for Damaging Fuerteventura Protected Site

A viral video has sparked outrage and an official investigation after two German tourists were filmed throwing rocks down a slope in a protected area of Fuerteventura. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the protection of the island’s fragile volcanic ecosystems. Read the full story on the environmental impact and the local authority’s response.

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Tenerife Boosts Summer Wildfire Watch with Drones and Night Vision

Tenerife is significantly upgrading its summer wildfire prevention with a new high-tech operation. The 2026 campaign will deploy drones for aerial surveillance and helicopters equipped with night vision, alongside army ground patrols. Read on for the full details of this crucial initiative to protect the island’s natural landscape.

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NASA Eyes Canary Islands for Atlantic Astronaut Rescues

A high-level NASA delegation has visited Tenerife to evaluate the Canary Islands’ emergency response capabilities. The focus is on a potential scenario where an Artemis mission capsule splashes down in the Atlantic near the archipelago. Read about the strategic talks and the medical and logistical resources inspected.

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Gran Canaria Demands Spain’s First Offshore Wind Auction

Gran Canaria’s government, businesses, and trade unions have jointly called on the Spanish government to urgently convene the nation’s first offshore wind energy auction. They propose the island as the ideal location for a pioneering commercial pilot project, citing its unique energy needs and ready industrial base. Read the full article to learn how this move could transform the island’s economy and energy independence.

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New Seismic Activity Detected Under Tenerife’s Teide

The National Geographic Institute has detected fresh seismic activity beneath Tenerife in two distinct areas over the weekend. The events, near Izaña and west of Las Cañadas del Teide, are similar to previous episodes and pose no increased eruption risk in the short term. Read the full report for details on the depth and magnitude of the tremors.

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Russian Coal Ship Fined for Dumping Waste Off Sweden

Swedish authorities have allowed a Russian-origin cargo ship bound for Gran Canaria to continue its journey after its captain admitted to illegally dumping coal waste into the Baltic Sea. The vessel was boarded and detained, with the commander posting bail for a future fine. This incident is part of a wider Swedish crackdown on environmental and regulatory violations by ships linked to Russia.

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Russian Cargo Ship Bound for Gran Canaria Detained in Baltic

A Russian cargo ship destined for Gran Canaria has been boarded by the Swedish Coast Guard on suspicion of illegally dumping coal waste in the Baltic Sea. The Panama-flagged vessel was intercepted following an aerial investigation. Read the full details of this environmental enforcement action.

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NASA Eyes Canary Islands Hospital for Atlantic Astronaut Rescue

A high-level NASA delegation is visiting the Canary Islands to evaluate medical facilities for potential Atlantic rescue scenarios linked to space missions. The focus is on the advanced hyperbaric medicine and strategic location of Tenerife’s main hospital. This could position the archipelago as a key logistical hub for NASA’s Artemis programme.

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