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Access to environmental information is essential for administrative transparency and public participation. In Spain, the evolution of laws has allowed for greater access to environmental information, although obstacles persist in its implementation. The Practical Guide "Access to Environmental Information" provides detailed information on the national and international regulations that govern this right, as well as practical recommendations for its exercise. [Extracted from the article]

The sentence of the Superior Court of Justice of Cantabria on February 8, 2022, is about the challenge to Order MED/5/2019, which approves the Wolf Management Plan in Cantabria. The appellant association alleges a procedural defect and argues that the content of the challenged order is not complied with. However, the court concludes that there is no obligation to obtain an opinion from the Advisory Council on the Environment and that the conservation obligations provided for in the legislation are met. Therefore, the appeal of the environmental association is dismissed. The article refers to the reservation that Spain made in ratifying the Bern Convention on the Conservation of Wildlife and Natural Habitats in Europe. It is mentioned that the wolf (canis lupus) is considered a protected species in Spain and cannot be considered a game species. The application of Article 23.4 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties is discussed, and the obligation to withdraw reservations in writing is mentioned. The Order that establishes the obligation to maintain a favorable conservation status for the wolf is also mentioned, and the legitimacy of hunting as a form of sustainable use is discussed. Overall, the article addresses the management and conservation of the wolf in Spain. [Extracted from the article]

The article summarizes a ruling from the National Court of Spain on June 30, 2011, regarding the Santa María de Garoña Nuclear Power Plant. The case involves different parties with contradictory opinions on the date of cessation of the operation of the nuclear plant. While some plaintiffs seek the immediate closure of the plant, others intend to extend its operating authorization. The ruling addresses issues of jurisdiction, non-compliance with procedures, and the need for an environmental impact assessment in the renewal of the operating authorization. [Extracted from the article]