The Fallas festival in Valencia, Spain, which annually attracts four million visitors, has been suspended due to Covid-19. The organizers have criticized the authorities for their delayed response.

Almost half of Spain's groundwater reserves are contaminated, primarily due to pollutants from agriculture and over-extraction. The Ministry of Ecological Transition reports that only 41% of planned water actions were completed from 2016-2021. Nitrates from fertilizers are the main contaminant, with the European Commission sanctioning Spain for exceeding permitted levels. Valencia is particularly affected, with 453 drinking water wells contaminated. Efforts to reduce exposure have increased water supply costs, and social and environmental organizations argue the problem is worsening. EU-funded projects like FERTINNOWA are promoting sustainable practices, but challenges persist due to traditional farming methods. Overexploitation of aquifers exacerbates the issue, and experts call for CAP reforms aligned with the Water Framework Directive to achieve sustainable agriculture and address climate change.

Almost half of Spain's groundwater reserves are contaminated, primarily due to pollutants from agriculture and over-extraction. The Ministry of Ecological Transition reports that only 41% of planned water actions were completed from 2016-2021. Nitrates from fertilizers are the main contaminant, with the European Commission sanctioning Spain for exceeding permitted levels. Valencia is particularly affected, with 453 drinking water wells contaminated. Efforts to reduce exposure have increased water supply costs, and social and environmental organizations argue the problem is worsening. EU-funded projects like FERTINNOWA are promoting sustainable practices, but challenges persist due to traditional farming methods. Overexploitation of aquifers exacerbates the issue, and experts call for CAP reforms aligned with the Water Framework Directive to achieve sustainable agriculture and address climate change.