K_CADAVONA

K_CADAVONA

1. Water Crisis

In Barcelona, currently a drought is affecting the city. The major water reserves have declined, leading to the city to look to alternatives to conserve water.

Burgen, Stephen. “Catalonia Declares Drought Emergency, Extending Restrictions to Barcelona.” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 1 Feb. 2024, www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/01/catalonia-declares-drought-emergency-extending-water-limits-to-barcelona.

Topic’s Subtopics, Qualities, Indicators:
  • Water Crisis
    • Water Consumption
      • Maintenance
        • Water usage among green spaces

2. Air Pollution

In Barcelona, an overlooked problem that has begun to raise concerns is air pollution. High levels of particulate matter were detected, prompting the city to encourage people to use cleaner transportation alternatives.

Barcelona City Council. “Activation of Preventative Warning Stage for High Levels of PM10.” Activation of Preventative Warning Stage for High Levels of PM10 | Info Barcelona | Barcelona City Council, 26 Jan. 2024, www.barcelona.cat/infobarcelona/en/tema/environment-and-sustainability/activation-of-preventative-warning-stage-for-high-levels-of-pm10-2_1363557.html.

“Preventive Air Pollution Alert Issued in Barcelona Area.” Catalan News, 19 Dec. 2023, www.catalannews.com/society-science/item/preventive-air-pollution-alert-issued-in-barcelona-area.

https://www.iqair.com/air-quality-map/spain/catalunya/barcelona

https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/mapes-dades-ambientals/qualitataire/en/

Topic’s Subtopics, Qualities, Indicators:
  • Air Pollution
    • Air Quality
      • Environment
        • NO2 Levels
  • Air Pollution
    • Transportation
      • High Traffic Areas
        • Types of vehicles in play