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The Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder), a former GDR holiday paradise, has been closed since 2021 after sand masses detached and slid into the water. These slides pose a life-threatening danger due to the steep drop-off of the lakebed, which could bury people underwater.
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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
Research & DiscoveriesClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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A study in the journal PNAS found that only about a quarter of designated marine protected areas offer effective protection, primarily due to continued fishing with little oversight.
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Four European mobile providers, including Deutsche Telekom, are considering a cooperation for satellite internet on smartphones. The aim is a joint venture to apply for frequencies the EU wants to reserve for domestic providers.
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Climate change could favor the cultivation of the valuable spice saffron in Germany, particularly in the Lausitz region on sandy soils. The second German Saffron Symposium took place yesterday in the Oberspreewald-Lausitz district to network German saffron growers.
GovernmentCompanies & MarketsHousing & Urban Development
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Spain has launched a new state housing portal, CASA 47, offering 800 rental apartments with income-dependent rents. Rents are capped at 30 percent of income, with initial contracts lasting 14 years.
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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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