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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 governing parties CDU and SPD are grappling with a strategy following the election results in Saxony-Anhalt. The CDU leadership is attempting to deflect discussions about Chancellor Friedrich Merz's future, while the SPD is struggling with its planned social reforms and facing calls for personnel changes.
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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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Politician Bas described rhetoric suggesting employees must work more and longer, and be less sick, as harmful and unsettling. Chancellor Merz had previously made similar statements, but was not named by Bas.
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Germany's AAA credit rating is under pressure due to rising government debt. Bundesbank President Nagel warns of a challenge for the government to maintain this status. Interest rates on federal bonds have increased, and experts see the rating endangered by defense spending.
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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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