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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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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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Actress Susan Sarandon states she has lost film roles due to her pro-Palestine stance. This comes amid accusations against Mark Ruffalo, defended by George Clooney, and an open letter from over 170 Jewish figures.
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Turkey has raised its inflation forecast for the end of the year to 28.4%. The Middle East war is cited as the main reason for the adjustment, with estimated impacts of around seven percentage points on inflation.
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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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A study by TU Munich shows electric cars cause 41 percent less CO2 over their entire lifecycle than gasoline and diesel cars. Despite this, CSU leader Markus Söder is calling for an end to the EU's combustion engine phase-out.
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Warsaw is investing millions to transform concrete areas into green oases with trees and water features. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
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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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The EU plans a massive investment offensive in Greenland to strengthen Arctic security. €530 million will be provided for the 2028-2034 budget period, with an additional €200 million announced.
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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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