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A great deal of rubbish is generated during each of the local fiestas, especially by drinking vessels left on the streets. It is now obligatory for the bars in Ciutadella to serve drinks in cardboard cups. Continue reading Happy Fiestas…with cardboard glasses
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The problem of water in all the islands is of great concern to GOB. In addition, trying to find new scenarios which are not affected by the constant increase in growing tourism, were high on the agenda of the interinsular meeting of GOB on 11 June. Continue reading GOB aims to improve the quality of life for the Balearic Islands
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Wild vegetation growing in between cultivated areas is very valuable in Menorca because it provides habitats for animals as well as contributing to the characteristic landscape of the island. Continue reading Volunteers adapt a copse for livestock
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It is currently being discussed if a moratorium to stop the further construction of houses in areas without mains drains can be made by the Balearic Government. In GOB we think that the problem is not only with the building of new houses, but also with the hundreds that already exist causing nitrates to enter the Minorcan aquifer each day. Continue reading Sewage and green filters
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Sunday 5 June is The Day of the Environment and it will be a day of open doors to the Recuperation Centre of Wild Animals. This is an opportunity to see the work which is done for the animals that live there. Visits can be made between 9.30 to 14.00 hours. Continue reading Animal Hospital open day 5 June
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How did the stars influence the decisions made by the Talayotic people? What was the religious meaning of the orientation of the areas around the taulas? Can astronomy give answers to some of the enigmas of the ancient people of the island? Continue reading Friday 3 June, evening excursion on Talayotic astronomy
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Each year dead wild birds are found at the base of some electric pylons. In particular, their design means that certain important birds are electrocuted when they perch on them. For the last twenty years, the Gesa-Endesa-Enel Company has known of the problem as well as the inexpensive way to solve it either by insulating the cables or by making a small change in the design of pylons. The profits of Endesa for 2015 rose to over 1,000 million euros. Continue reading Petition to Endesa to stop the electrocution of birds
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A short film on the production of honey in Minorca will be shown along with a talk on the function of bees as well as a demonstration of recipes followed by a tasting, will be given tomorrow by the association of Fra Roger and GOB as part of the Maó + Flors exhibition. Continue reading Film on bees and honey production and a tasting of recipes with honey
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Another red kite has been found dead at the bottom of the same electricity pylon on the Camí d´en Kane as the two for which GOB made an official complaint earlier in the year. In view of the lack of an effective answer, GOB will increase the pressure on those in charge of finding a solution to this problem. Continue reading Another red kite electrocuted on the same electricity pylon
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Work to be done on renewable energy for Menorca
In general, most people are agreed on the importance of renewable energy. However, there is disagreement on how it ought to be established in the region. The recent case of the project for six wind turbines being refused at s´Era Vella to the north of Ciutadella is a good example of what happens as a result of conflict of interests and possible outcomes. Continue reading The Case for Renewable Energy in the Region
