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Canaries to Replace Outdated Maps with Digital Precision

The Canary Islands government is launching a legal revolution to replace inaccurate, paper-based maps from 1987 with a high-precision digital system for the archipelago’s 148 protected natural areas. This new law aims to end decades of cartographic ambiguity, providing legal certainty for landowners and planners. Discover how satellite technology will redefine environmental management across the islands.

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Rescue Plan Launched for Gran Canaria’s Endangered Dragon Tree

A critical rescue mission is underway for the Gran Canaria dragon tree, a species on the brink of extinction with just 61 wild individuals remaining. The Canary Islands government has approved a five-year, €1.1 million recovery plan to boost populations and protect its habitat. Discover the ancient legend and urgent measures to save this iconic, ‘almost immortal’ tree.

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Supermassive Black Hole Fades Dramatically in Cosmic Blink

An international scientific team has observed a supermassive black hole, located 10 billion light-years away, dim to a fraction of its brightness in an astonishingly short cosmic timeframe. The discovery, made using the Gran Telescopio Canarias on La Palma and Japan’s Subaru telescope, challenges long-held views about the stability of these cosmic engines. Read how this rapid change is reshaping our understanding of galactic nuclei.

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New Fungus Discovered in Tenerife Could Combat Banana Disease

Researchers from the Canary Islands Institute for Agricultural Research have identified a previously unknown fungus in a Tenerife banana plantation. Named Trichoderma ichasaguae, this microorganism shows potential as a natural biological control agent against the devastating Panama disease. The discovery highlights the rich, untapped biodiversity within the Canary Islands’ agricultural soils.

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Canary Islands Host Key Summit on Ocean Protection and Blue Economy

International sustainability experts gathered in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, for a major roundtable on ocean policies and the blue economy. The event highlighted the critical role of island territories like the Canaries in pioneering marine protection and sustainable economic models linked to the sea. Read the full report on the key discussions and future collaborations.

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Canaries Fight to Save €242m in EU Green Energy Funds

The Canary Islands government is in a race against time to secure a two-year extension for EU Next Generation funds dedicated to decarbonisation. With over 1,200 projects and €242 million at risk, officials warn the current deadline is unworkable, threatening the islands’ renewable energy transition. Read on to discover the dual-strategy plan being proposed to Brussels.

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