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A study predicts a 39% increase in forest fires in Europe with 1.8°C warming, and a 192% increase with 3.6°C warming. Considering socioeconomic factors can limit this rise, while local measures and adapted vegetation are crucial for mitigation.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) states that forest and bush fires increase exposure to toxic fine dust and ground-level ozone, causing health damage even far from the fire sites. The number of fires with heavy smoke has tripled globally since the 1990s.
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A ban on headscarves for girls under 14 has come into effect in Austria. The law was passed by parliament in December with a broad majority, though the Green party voted against it.
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Water temperatures in the North and Baltic Seas this summer were 15.6 and 17.2 degrees Celsius respectively, significantly above the long-term average. This can lead to drastic habitat changes, the spread of non-native species, and increased sea levels.
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The Social Association VdK warns of negative impacts on children with disabilities in Saxony-Anhalt following the AfD's election success. Planned measures such as ending school inclusion and reducing disabled parking spaces are criticized.
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Heatwaves and wildfires are worsening air pollution from fine dust and ground-level ozone, threatening human health and ecosystems. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that wildfire smoke could underestimate mortality from PM2.5 particles by up to 93 percent, and extreme events have tripled.
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North Rhine-Westphalia is launching a pilot project in three prisons to provide inmates with internet access. Usage will be supervised with restricted access to selected sites to facilitate contact with the outside world and prepare for release.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will continue until February 2027. This weather phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, could intensify further and have far-reaching climatic impacts until 2027, including droughts and floods.
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District cooling systems in Gulf states use half the electricity of conventional methods and are intended to be lower in CO2. The global market for district cooling is projected to grow to $60 billion annually by 2034.
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The President of the Central Council of Jews, Schuster, stated he was "personally appalled" by the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt. He fears a "radically changed education policy" detrimental to children and young people if the party takes over the state government.
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