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The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warns the 1.5-degree temperature limit could be exceeded in the coming years. Following flash floods in Nepal and Tibet that caused over 1,000 deaths, Nepal is demanding compensation from major CO2 emitters. Turkmenistan has begun to close large methane leaks in its oil and gas facilities.
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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.
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The death toll from a ferry accident off Cyprus has risen to twelve, with 16 people still missing. The captain and eight other suspects have been taken into custody for negligent homicide.
Police & InvestigationsAccidents & DisastersIT & Internet
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A possible sabotage attempt involving a firing device was discovered at a substation near Dormagen, aiming to cause a short circuit. Investigations are underway in Weisweiler near Aachen following clues related to claims of responsibility. In Ganderkesee, an open control cabinet was found without damage or suspicious individuals.
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.
Companies & MarketsAccidents & DisastersIT & Internet
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The Manchester Airports Group (MAG) was the victim of a cyberattack, compromising data of over eight million passengers. The hacker group Fulcrumsec released the stolen information after MAG did not meet a ransom demand.
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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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Two workers were rescued from a tunnel after a flash flood in Nepal. Volkswagen plans a corporate restructuring with job cuts and model reductions. Mass production of drones for Ukraine has begun in southern Germany.
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