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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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The AfD narrowly missed an absolute majority in the state election in Saxony-Anhalt but is expected to govern. An AfD government could influence administration and justice, roll back equality policies, and alter economic and climate policies.
Global EconomyClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will continue until February 2027. This weather phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, could intensify further and have far-reaching climatic impacts until 2027, including droughts and floods.
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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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District cooling systems in Gulf states use half the electricity of conventional methods and are intended to be lower in CO2. The global market for district cooling is projected to grow to $60 billion annually by 2034.
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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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Following the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD received the most votes but not an absolute majority. Government formation is complicated as other parties rule out coalitions with the AfD. There is no legal deadline for electing a new state premier.
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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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The state election in Saxony-Anhalt has led to calls for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to resign. Strategic voters supported the SPD and Greens, while the AfD benefited from former non-voters. The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) established itself as a political factor despite internal disputes.
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