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Italian arms group Leonardo plans to test its Michelangelo Dome air defense system in Ukraine by the end of 2026, initially focusing on drone defense. The system, which uses artificial intelligence, is expected to be fully operational from 2028.
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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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The British Ministry of Defence is investing £5 million in developing autonomous laser weapons to counter drone swarms. The aim is a cost-effective solution that can disable NATO Class 1 drones with directed beams.
Climate ChangeNature & Species ConservationPollution
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Forest fires are spreading uncontrollably in Indonesia, particularly on Borneo and Sumatra. Over 200,000 hectares of land have already burned, causing severe smog in neighboring countries and endangering orangutans.
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Researchers have developed magnetic nanoparticles shaped like flowers that can bind PET nanoplastics from water. One gram of these particles can absorb up to 10,000 milligrams of nanoplastics, converting the captured plastic into a material for removing other pollutants.
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The UN environmental report predicts the 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement will be exceeded in the coming years, with even the most optimistic scenario expecting 1.8 degrees of warming. However, the energy transition is progressing due to falling renewable energy costs and technological advancements.
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Raw materials in e-waste worth over €65 billion are unused in the EU. An analysis calls for a shift to circular manufacturing processes to reduce geopolitical risks and high purchase prices for strategic resources.
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From October to the end of November, operators of nursing homes, hospitals, daycare centers, and facilities for people with disabilities can submit funding applications for nature-based heat protection projects. A prerequisite is an existing climate adaptation concept or consultation.
Radicalism & State SecurityArms & WeaponsPolice & Investigations
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An office building housing an arms manufacturer in Munich was attacked with an incendiary device. Bavaria's Interior Minister Herrmann suspects a politically motivated act and sees an increased risk of attacks on arms companies. Two Bulgarian nationals have been arrested.
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New EU packaging laws (PPWR) create bureaucratic effort and high costs for small businesses shipping goods to other EU countries. There is resistance in the EU Parliament, which encourages member states not to apply the rules for now and not to impose penalties.
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