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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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Bundestag member Sepp Müller is running for the state chairmanship of the CDU in Saxony-Anhalt, potentially replacing current chairman Schulze. Müller had previously faced criticism for remarks interpreted as criticism of his own top candidate and the governing coalition.
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Mustafa Groener of the Left Party won a direct mandate in Magdeburg, calling it a "red lighthouse." He criticized the CDU's policies, which he believes contributed to the AfD's success.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide were exposed to secondhand smoke in 2023, contributing to 1.66 million deaths. Children under 15 were particularly affected, with 767 million exposed.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Climate change could favor the cultivation of the valuable spice saffron in Germany, particularly in the Lausitz region on sandy soils. The second German Saffron Symposium took place yesterday in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district to network German saffron growers.
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A social association criticizes the insufficient support for relatives providing care, who face financial disadvantages and reduced old-age security. They are calling for an expansion of day care, outpatient services, and counseling.
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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU leader Friedrich Merz and SPD leader Lars Klingbeil emphasized the unity of the coalition in Berlin. They aim to implement reform plans and warned against allowing far-right forces to pressure the coalition.
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