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IT experts criticize the current boom in data center construction in Germany, driven by AI applications. They point to a lack of transparency and sustainability, especially from US providers, and call for a societal debate on the necessity and type of infrastructure.
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Tens of thousands protested in Zagreb against the illegal storage of over 30,000 tons of toxic waste in the Lika region. Protesters demand immediate removal, an import ban, and stricter measures against illegal waste imports. Investigations are underway against ten suspects and four companies.
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Europe is experiencing increasing drought, exacerbated by fossil fuel use. Agriculture and power plant cooling are the largest water consumers. Expanding renewable energies and more efficient irrigation systems could achieve significant water savings.
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Tens of thousands of people in Croatia are protesting an illegal toxic waste dump containing approximately 35,000 tons of waste. Authorities are investigating ten suspects and four companies for illegal import and disposal of waste.
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Ultra-fast fashion provider Shein's IPO in Hong Kong valued the company at around $27 billion, 70 percent below its 2022 peak. Investors expressed concerns about supply chains and environmental impact, leading to a significantly reduced valuation.
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As of September 1, over 50,000 applications for e-car subsidies have been approved, with approximately 230 million euros disbursed. The subsidies, aimed at lower-income individuals, range from 1,500 to 6,000 euros depending on the model and income.
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The UN Environment Programme acknowledges that the 1.5-degree Celsius limit for global warming, as aimed for in the Paris Agreement, is no longer achievable. Global greenhouse gas emissions have reached a new record high, leading to more intense weather extremes and rising sea levels.
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In 2021, Bavaria's Minister-President Markus Söder announced the rewetting of 2,000 hectares in Donaumoos, with 200 million Euros allocated. Five years later, progress is minimal despite peatlands being crucial carbon sinks for climate protection.
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A turbulent session in the Polish parliament saw Prime Minister Tusk reveal details from investigations into a crypto exchange scandal, naming former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro. An attempt to override a presidential veto on a cryptocurrency law failed.
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The funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić is taking place in Belgrade, but without state or military honors. The Serbian government denies accusations of glorification, while the EU criticizes this as incompatible with its values.
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