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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Dresden's city council selected a design for the new Carolabrücke that received the most support in a citizen participation process. Construction could begin in May 2028 and cost up to 140 million euros.
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Following attacks on the power grid, the Federal Association for Renewable Energy is calling for backup systems including bioenergy, hydropower, and battery storage. The Green Party parliamentary group criticizes the lack of preparation for attacks on critical infrastructure.
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Two weeks before the election for the Berlin House of Representatives, the CDU leads with 21 percent according to a poll. The Left Party loses three points, standing at 19 percent. A coalition of CDU and SPD would not have a majority.
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China's installed solar power capacity has surpassed that of coal-fired power plants for the first time. As of the end of July, photovoltaic capacity stood at 1,286 gigawatts, compared to 1,285 gigawatts for coal power plants.
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Synthetic fuels and hydrogen can be produced using air instead of fresh or river water, according to a study by Forschungszentrum Jülich. This is technically and economically feasible, meeting water and CO2 needs for 97 percent of studied global locations. Methanol costs could be comparable to gasoline.
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A left-wing initiative purchased a housing project in Halle (Saale) after years of preparation. The purchase contract was finalized shortly before the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, following initial opposition from a right-wing majority on the city council. The initiative secured direct loans and negotiated with the city.
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The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt plans to move away from renewable energies. Industry representatives warn this could lead to higher energy costs, job losses, and economic disadvantages for the state. The party calls for a moratorium on new wind turbines and rejects large solar installations.
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Current photovoltaic subsidies lead to uneven distribution, causing grid overload in Bavaria and long transport routes in the northeast. A regionally adapted subsidy model could relieve power grids and increase domestic energy production.
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Following a court-ordered re-election, the AfD has entered the Saarbrücken regional assembly with ten members. The party secured nearly 23 percent of the vote, making it the second strongest force behind the SPD.
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