The smaller Canary Islands really are leading the way when it comes to embracing alternative forms of energy. La Palma is committed to becoming self sustainable by 2015 and has a range of projects under way, working towards that objective.
There are 2 hydroelectric projects in Los Sauces and barlovento, both making good use of natural [...]
Living in the Canary Islands it’s hard to ignore the volcanic history around us but how much do we really know about how the islands were formed. During the month of June, people in La Palma can increase their knowledge by visiting an exhibition called “Canaries - volcanoes in the sea”.
The venue is the Rafael [...]
Back in 1994, La Palma led the way when the Canary Islands were introducing the law of the sky, that limits light polution. That’s why astronomers chose the island for the observatory at Roque de Los Munchachos, 2,400 metres above sea level.
Things are about to become even clearer with a investment of just over one [...]
The island of La Palma has just marked a year since it introduced it’s Starlight initiative to protect the night skies from light polution. The Canary Islands government has a sky law that makes sure that only a certain softer version of street lighting is used and generally protects it from harsh intrusions. This continues [...]
