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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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The crisis in Iran has led to a price increase for recycled plastic in Cairo's garbage city, with one kilogram now fetching five instead of one pound. This allows some waste pickers, who informally handle disposal for over 20 million residents, to achieve higher profits.
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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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Following an eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Indonesia was temporarily closed. Over 22,000 passengers and 209 flights were affected by the closure due to volcanic ash in the airspace.
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Ultra-fast fashion provider Shein's IPO in Hong Kong valued the company at around $27 billion, 70 percent below its 2022 peak. Investors expressed concerns about supply chains and environmental impact, leading to a significantly reduced valuation.
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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano in Indonesia led to the cancellation of over 200 flights in Jakarta. The ash cloud reached an altitude of 15,000 meters.
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US national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars, with interest payments now exceeding defense spending. Economists warn this comes at the expense of future investments, though an immediate default is unlikely.
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As of September 1, over 50,000 applications for e-car subsidies have been approved, with approximately 230 million euros disbursed. The subsidies, aimed at lower-income individuals, range from 1,500 to 6,000 euros depending on the model and income.
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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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