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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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Tens of thousands of people in Croatia are protesting an illegal toxic waste dump containing approximately 35,000 tons of waste. Authorities are investigating ten suspects and four companies for illegal import and disposal of waste.
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The UN Environment Programme acknowledges that the 1.5-degree Celsius limit for global warming, as aimed for in the Paris Agreement, is no longer achievable. Global greenhouse gas emissions have reached a new record high, leading to more intense weather extremes and rising sea levels.
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In 2021, Bavaria's Minister-President Markus Söder announced the rewetting of 2,000 hectares in Donaumoos, with 200 million Euros allocated. Five years later, progress is minimal despite peatlands being crucial carbon sinks for climate protection.
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Citizens in Croatia are protesting the government due to the detection of PFAS chemicals in the drinking water of the Lika region. Independent institutes warn of health risks, while the government dismisses the concerns as exaggerated. Prominent figures are supporting the protests and criticizing government policy.
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