Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2025 shows the burned land in Caceres, Spain. The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) reported on Monday that more than 343,000 hectares of land have burned in Spain so far in 2025, hitting a record high. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

A firefighting aircraft gathers water to extinguish wildfires in Caceres, Spain, Aug. 18, 2025. The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) reported on Monday that more than 343,000 hectares of land have burned in Spain so far in 2025, hitting a record high. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2025 shows the burned land in Caceres, Spain. The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) reported on Monday that more than 343,000 hectares of land have burned in Spain so far in 2025, hitting a record high. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

Wildfires in Caceres - Spain

This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2025 shows the burned land in Caceres, Spain. The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) reported on Monday that more than 343,000 hectares of land have burned in Spain so far in 2025, hitting a record high. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan carmakers push fuel-efficient cars in Beijing

Japan carmakers push fuel-efficient cars in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Nissan Motor Co.'s fuel cell-powered Effis is displayed at the 2004 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Japanese automakers are promoting fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars at the show in a bid to enhance their presence in China's competitive market.

Ecology expert warns against recurring wildfires in Spain

STORY: Ecology expert warns against recurring wildfires in Spain DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: various of fire-stricken areasvarious of firefighters working STORYLINE: As firefighters in Spain this week brought under control wildfires in Catalonia, numerous blazes continued to rage around the country, in regions like Galicia, Castilla y Leon and Aragon. A new record was broken this week as over 193,000 hectares of land have been devastated by fire this year, surpassing the record of 189,367 hectares registered in 2012. On Wednesday, the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), which uses satellites to track wildfires, confirmed that in just over six months, 193,247 hectares have so far been affected in Spain. It is a situation that the experts predict is unlikely to change any time soon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Catalan): NARCIS PRAT, Emeritus Professor of Ecology at University of Barcelona "Everything suggests that we're moving towards a situatio

Heatwave continues in Spain as wildfires continue to burn

STORY: Heatwave continues in Spain as wildfires continue to burn DATELINE: July 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of heatwave affecting people in Spain 2. various of wildfires in Spain 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): LUIS RINCON, Fire Brigade Office, Community of Madrid 4. various of wildfires in Spain STORYLINE: The heatwave which has affected Spain for the past five days is expected to last until at least Monday (July 18), placing the country at extreme risk of wildfires. After thermometers topped 45 degrees centigrade in parts of south and south-west Spain on Wednesday, most southern central and western regions remain on red alert for temperatures of between 42-45 degrees and reaching or close to 40 degrees in the rest of the country. That means woodlands are tinder-dry and only need a spark to explode into flames. Data released at the start of the week by the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) and the Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition, sh

Japan carmakers push fuel-efficient cars in Beijing

Japan carmakers push fuel-efficient cars in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Nissan Motor Co.'s fuel cell-powered Effis is displayed at the 2004 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition. Japanese automakers are promoting fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly cars at the show in a bid to enhance their presence in China's competitive market. (Kyodo)