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Preventive warning for PM10 pollution deactivated
Pollution. The stations belonging to the Atmospheric Pollution Monitoring and Forecast Network have recorded a drop in levels of particulate matter (PM10), allowing the warning to be deactivated.
This year’s Barcelona Espigola collects more than 5,000 kilos of bitter oranges
Around 600 volunteers took part in this year’s event, an initiative aimed at giving a second life to the city’s bitter oranges, and transforming them into marmalade.
Speeding up the investment plan to expand and improve the groundwater network
Drought. A new municipal decree will allow different investment measures to be applied to increase available groundwater by 20%.
The City Council arranges for an emergency fund of 14.4 million euros to improve the groundwater network
Drought. Thus, the different investments to enlarge and improve the groundwater network can be accelerated, and the volume of water available can increased by 20%.
Barcelona will hold the 2024 Architecture Weeks from 14 May to 28 June
Architecture. From 14 May to 28 June, Barcelona will hold its annual architecture event once again.
The Ciutadella del Coneixement adds the Centre Martorell d’Exposicions
Ciutadella del Coneixement. This is the second facility to open as part of the future science and research hub.
Park Güell gains more public uses
Urban planning and infrastructures. The number of Barcelona residents accessing the park with local resident cards is up by 37%.
Drought emergency in Barcelona
Drought. The city enters this stage of the drought protocol on Friday, 2 February, limiting water consumption to 200 litres per person per day and applying additional measures.
The orange collection is back in six city districts
The collection is carried out by volunteers from organisations and local residents in the districts.
The Climate Emergency Marathon gets under way
Climate change. Over fifty buildings and facilities are taking part in this year’s marathon, which will run from 2 February to 1 March 2024.