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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
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Researchers in South Dakota report a possible detection of the hypothetical WIMP particle, a candidate for dark matter. A single event was observed in a decommissioned mine, but further confirmations are necessary.
Research & DiscoveriesIT & InternetPhysics & Chemistry
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Researchers have detected antineutrinos from residual radioactivity in shut-down nuclear power plants. This discovery could be used in the future for independent monitoring of reactor status and fuel quantities.
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Earth Overshoot Day, marking the point where humanity has consumed more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate, falls on July 30 this year. Currently, more than 1.7 Earths would be needed to balance consumption and regeneration.
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Earth's natural resources for 2026 have been depleted. Germany used its share by May 10. Environmental groups are calling for an exit from fossil fuels, expansion of renewable energies, and a circular economy.
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The German federal government is pushing forward with plans to construct the world's first nuclear fusion power plant in Germany, with construction anticipated to begin in the 2040s. This initiative is supported by significant funding.
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As of Thursday, humanity is consuming resources at a rate exceeding the Earth's capacity, requiring more than 1.7 planets to meet demand. The article discusses measures aimed at delaying Earth Overshoot Day.
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Allotment gardens can reduce ambient temperatures by several degrees, gaining significance particularly in urban areas. They also function as carbon sinks.
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Merely reframing climate discussions linguistically is insufficient. Instead, policy is needed that replaces growth with a good life for everyone.
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Philosopher Kohei Saito advocates for an "ecology dictatorship" to address climate collapse. The role of the state in this context is described as unclear in the excerpt.
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