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A study from the University of Tasmania found that at most 23 percent of marine protected areas in shallow reefs are effective, primarily due to fishing. Extrapolated to all ecosystems, only 2 percent of the world's oceans are effectively protected.
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French billionaire Olivier Bouygues and five others are on trial for illegally hunting protected bird species. They face up to seven years in prison and a fine of 750,000 euros.
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Plug-in hybrid vehicles emit six times more CO₂ in real-world operation than officially stated. New EU data shows average real emissions in 2024 are 145 g CO₂/km, compared to official values of 24 g CO₂/km.
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Russia has ordered the closure of the German Consulate General in St. Petersburg and requested the staff of the Goethe Institutes to leave. This is a response to the closure of the Russian House in Berlin and the Russian Consulate General in Bonn.
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US mediators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks in Russia and Ukraine to reach an agreement. No concrete results were achieved, but there are "new ideas" and the US wants to revive a trilateral discussion format.
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77 organizations are demanding protection for children from the consequences of climate change and their participation in climate policy. They point to increased health risks for children and call for compliance with existing laws and financial resources for climate adaptation measures at the municipal level.
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Reinsurers meeting in Monaco are warning of increasing weather-related natural disasters such as floods and wildfires. Despite these risks, falling premiums are expected, as primary insurers performed better in previous years.
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AI data center water consumption could reach 644 billion liters by 2030, but targeted measures may limit this. Companies like Nvidia are using closed-loop cooling, which can reduce water use to near zero but may require more electricity.
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The Kremlin has not ruled out new peace talks with Kyiv and Washington, with a phone call between Putin and Trump being possible. This follows meetings between American envoys and Putin in Moscow and Zelenskyy in Kyiv.
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Heatwaves and fires are worsening air pollution, according to a report by the World Meteorological Organization. Fine dust from wildfires is more problematic than from other sources and can increase health risks. Rising temperatures also promote the formation of ground-level ozone, which damages respiratory systems and ecosystems.
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