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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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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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The Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford is returning 39 human remains to the Naga community in India. The remains date from the colonial era and were collected in the early 20th century.
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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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Chinese AI company DeepSeek plans to use 160,000 Huawei AI chips in a new data center to reduce reliance on US manufacturers like Nvidia. DeepSeek's AI infrastructure spending has significantly increased in 2026.
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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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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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An investment of 58 million euros in the Bessy II X-ray source generated 600 million euros in gross value added. The planned successor facility, Bessy III, could generate 90 million euros in annual value added.
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Over 2,600 U.S. dam sites with existing infrastructure are not currently used for power generation. These locations could generate an additional 4 gigawatts of power, producing 15 terawatt-hours of electricity annually.
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