Pollution: The introduction of contaminants that can cause adverse changes into the natural environment.

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Global warming consists in the rise in temperatures of the oceans and the atmosphere.

It is caused by the burning of fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas.

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Reservoir of Barrios de Luna (León)

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Derailment in Sevilla caused by the floods

Spain has seen an increase in forest fires.

95% of forest fires are caused intentionally by humans.

Many plant and animal species are in danger of extinction as a consequence of the destruction of their habitats.

Bearded vulture

Iberian lynx

Brown bear

Monk seal

Greek tortoise

European mink

Overfishing occurs when fish are caught faster than nature can replace their supply.

58 of 59 european fish species are endangered due to overfishing.

Spain and the EU must set catch limits and protected areas and make sure laws are followed.

Overconsumption affects different resources, such as wood, metals and minerals, plastic, energy…

Spain: water.

Spain is the fifth country with the higher water consumption per capita.

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By Lorena Llamas Jiménez & Iker Puerto San Román