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The Mediterranean Sea reached an average temperature of 28.54°C on August 13, the highest value recorded since 1940. This confirms a summer of record temperatures both in the sea and on mainland Spain.
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Europe is experiencing increasing drought, exacerbated by fossil fuel use. Agriculture and power plant cooling are the largest water consumers. Expanding renewable energies and more efficient irrigation systems could achieve significant water savings.
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A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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German space company Isar Aerospace has successfully placed five satellites into Earth orbit. This marks the first rocket launch from continental Europe into orbit, aiming to secure Europe's independent access to space.
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The Spectrum rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, successfully reached orbit on September 5, 2026. This marked the rocket's first qualification flight, with the German-made vehicle launching from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
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Nearly 75,000 women serve in the Ukrainian army but still lack anatomically adapted equipment. One former soldier suffered health damage from an ill-fitting protective vest and now advocates for state-provided breast prostheses. The Ministry of Defense has only supplied 2,000 specially developed vests.
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German company Isar Aerospace successfully delivered a payload into low Earth orbit with its Spectrum rocket. This makes Isar Aerospace the first European company to reach orbit with a self-developed launch vehicle system.
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Rising temperatures since the 1980s have lowered the cold limits in European mountains, leading to an increase in plant species on summits. Species preferring cooler locations have increasingly disappeared.
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The EU Commission approved tenders for electricity capacities, primarily targeting new gas power plants, which could lead to a long-term fossil lock-in. A UN report confirms the 1.5-degree Celsius global warming limit has been exceeded, necessitating faster climate action.
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The Spectrum carrier rocket from Bavarian company Isar Aerospace reached orbit during a test flight from the Andøya Spaceport in Norway. This marks a European first for a privately developed rocket.
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