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Further explosive devices, allegedly intended to target the power supply, have been discovered in Saxony. A suspect is on the run after explosives were found in his apartment. The acts, aimed against electricity generation from fossil fuels, are concentrated in Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Brandenburg.
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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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Between 402 and 433 million farmers worldwide suffer from acute pesticide poisoning each year. Global pesticide consumption has doubled since 1990, reaching 3.8 million tons in 2023.
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IT experts criticize the current boom in data center construction in Germany, driven by AI applications. They point to a lack of transparency and sustainability, especially from US providers, and call for a societal debate on the necessity and type of infrastructure.
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Tens of thousands protested in Zagreb against the illegal storage of over 30,000 tons of toxic waste in the Lika region. Protesters demand immediate removal, an import ban, and stricter measures against illegal waste imports. Investigations are underway against ten suspects and four companies.
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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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A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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German space company Isar Aerospace has successfully placed five satellites into Earth orbit. This marks the first rocket launch from continental Europe into orbit, aiming to secure Europe's independent access to space.
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The Spectrum rocket, developed by Isar Aerospace, successfully reached orbit on September 5, 2026. This marked the rocket's first qualification flight, with the German-made vehicle launching from Andøya Spaceport in Norway.
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German company Isar Aerospace successfully delivered a payload into low Earth orbit with its Spectrum rocket. This makes Isar Aerospace the first European company to reach orbit with a self-developed launch vehicle system.
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