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A study by TU Munich shows electric cars cause 41 percent less CO2 over their entire lifecycle than gasoline and diesel cars. Despite this, CSU leader Markus Söder is calling for an end to the EU's combustion engine phase-out.
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Warsaw is investing millions to transform concrete areas into green oases with trees and water features. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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The Mediterranean Sea reached an average temperature of 28.54°C on August 13, the highest value recorded since 1940. This confirms a summer of record temperatures both in the sea and on mainland Spain.
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The EU plans a massive investment offensive in Greenland to strengthen Arctic security. €530 million will be provided for the 2028-2034 budget period, with an additional €200 million announced.
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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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A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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The crisis in Iran has led to a price increase for recycled plastic in Cairo's garbage city, with one kilogram now fetching five instead of one pound. This allows some waste pickers, who informally handle disposal for over 20 million residents, to achieve higher profits.
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Following an eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia was temporarily closed. Over 22,000 passengers and 209 flights were affected by the closure due to volcanic ash in the airspace.
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Rising temperatures since the 1980s have lowered the cold limits in European mountains, leading to an increase in plant species on summits. Species preferring cooler locations have increasingly disappeared.
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The EU Commission approved tenders for electricity capacities, primarily targeting new gas power plants, which could lead to a long-term fossil lock-in. A UN report confirms the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit has been exceeded, necessitating faster climate action.
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