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Canadian company Central European Petroleum (CEP) plans to extract approximately 21 million tons of crude oil in the Baltic Sea off Usedom until the 2060s. Environmental organizations and local initiatives criticize the plans due to ecological risks and impact on climate goals.
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Fast-tech devices with short lifecycles are contributing to a growing mountain of electronic waste. In Europe, 44 percent of people own at least six such devices, many of which are disposed of unused or broken, leading to the loss of valuable raw materials and pollution.
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In laboratory tests, plastic asphalt released 56.5 percent fewer LDPE-like particles than conventional asphalt after combined stress. Researchers at Penn State Altoona noted limitations of the lab results and the need for field studies.
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Southeast Asia is on high alert due to severe air pollution from forest fires in Indonesia. The fires, exacerbated by El Niño and illegal deforestation, are affecting multiple countries, causing health issues and flight cancellations. Singapore has named seven Indonesian companies for intentional arson.
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The EU is promoting the "sponge city" concept to make cities more resilient to droughts and floods. Rainwater is retained and reused through green spaces and storage systems, rather than running off.
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Thousands protested in several Austrian cities for more climate protection, following a summer with an estimated 995 heat-related deaths. The government faces criticism for its climate policy, specifically the fuel price brake and the absence of penalties for missed climate targets.
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Hundreds protested in Bangkok against the IMF and World Bank's autumn meeting, criticizing neoliberal policies. They demanded justice for victims of failed projects, citing the Pak Mun Dam in Thailand.
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Asphalt containing recycled plastic is more abrasion-resistant and lasts longer. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University found it releases less microplastic than conventional asphalt. A real-world field study is still needed for final confirmation.
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Indonesia is experiencing its worst forest and peat fires in 40 years, with smoke impacting neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia. Four people died while fighting fires in a national park on Java.
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Schools in several Malaysian states have been closed due to smoke pollution. The government rejects demands for compensation from Indonesia and is pursuing a diplomatic solution through ASEAN.
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