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Affected individuals of unlawful price increases by streaming service DAZN can join a class action lawsuit until September 25, 2026. The Higher Regional Court of Munich confirmed in December 2024 that DAZN used twelve impermissible clauses in a 2022 price increase.
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CORRECTIV is hosting a cartoon week titled "Heat Summer" and is giving away copies of two books from CORRECTIV Verlag. The initiative aims to encourage independent journalism and combat resignation.
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The Greek island of Tilos has abolished its landfill and achieved a recycling and composting rate of almost 90 percent. This surpasses the Greek and EU average, making Tilos the first island with Zero Waste Cities certification.
Companies & MarketsConsumer ProtectionLaws & Rights
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The Berlin Court of Appeal has declared a Lieferando clause impermissible, which excluded the refund of pre-paid tips upon cancellation. The court justified this by stating it was a one-sided contract design to the detriment of customers. The verdict is not yet legally binding.
Climate ChangeNature & Species ConservationPollution
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Forest fires are spreading uncontrollably in Indonesia, particularly on Borneo and Sumatra. Over 200,000 hectares of land have already burned, causing severe smog in neighboring countries and endangering orangutans.
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Researchers have developed magnetic nanoparticles shaped like flowers that can bind PET nanoplastics from water. One gram of these particles can absorb up to 10,000 milligrams of nanoplastics, converting the captured plastic into a material for removing other pollutants.
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The UN environmental report predicts the 1.5-degree limit of the Paris Climate Agreement will be exceeded in the coming years, with even the most optimistic scenario expecting 1.8 degrees of warming. However, the energy transition is progressing due to falling renewable energy costs and technological advancements.
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Raw materials in e-waste worth over €65 billion are unused in the EU. An analysis calls for a shift to circular manufacturing processes to reduce geopolitical risks and high purchase prices for strategic resources.
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New EU packaging rules threaten the existence of pizzerias and zero-waste stores with strict material and recycling quotas. This is causing discontent among customers and operators who fear negative environmental and economic impacts.
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From October to the end of November, operators of nursing homes, hospitals, daycare centers, and facilities for people with disabilities can submit funding applications for nature-based heat protection projects. A prerequisite is an existing climate adaptation concept or consultation.
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