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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that forest and bush fires increase exposure to toxic fine dust and ground-level ozone, causing health damage even far from the fire sites. The number of fires with heavy smoke has tripled globally since the 1990s.
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French energy group EDF is negotiating the acquisition of the customer base of British supplier So Energy, which serves approximately 300,000 households. This acquisition would help EDF strengthen its market position in Great Britain.
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In the EU last year, electric cars were 33 percent cheaper to operate than gasoline cars due to falling battery costs and high fuel prices. The purchase costs for electric cars are approaching those of gasoline cars.
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Russians are spending more on food as non-food expenditures decrease. This trend is evident in rising food spending shares at shopping centers and among city dwellers, while demand in areas like beauty, health, and electronics is declining.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are worsening air pollution from fine dust and ground-level ozone, threatening human health and ecosystems. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that wildfire smoke could underestimate mortality from PM2.5 particles by up to 93 percent, and extreme events have tripled.
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Germany is establishing a virtual analysis space for pseudonymized health data of approximately 74 million statutory insured individuals. The European Health Data Space aims to enable the use of this data for medical research and policy decisions, with data remaining within the center. Future integration of private health insurance data is planned.
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Between 402 and 433 million farmers worldwide suffer from acute pesticide poisoning each year. Global pesticide consumption has doubled since 1990, reaching 3.8 million tons in 2023.
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The world's first solar-powered ambulance, Stella Juva, developed by students from Eindhoven University of Technology, can deliver medical care directly to people in remote areas lacking stable power grids. It generates more solar power when stationary than its medical equipment consumes.
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Rotterdam is Europe's largest port with 397.3 million tons, followed by Antwerp-Bruges with 243.7 million tons. The Netherlands handles the most goods overall in the EU.
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Breast milk can reduce the spread of antibiotic resistance genes in babies' intestines, according to a CSIC study. Human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) promote beneficial gut bacteria and limit the growth of bacteria with resistance genes.
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