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District cooling systems in Gulf states use half the electricity of conventional methods and are intended to be lower in CO2. The global market for district cooling is projected to grow to $60 billion annually by 2034.
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A study by TU Munich shows electric cars cause 41 percent less CO2 over their entire lifecycle than gasoline and diesel cars. Despite this, CSU leader Markus Söder is calling for an end to the EU's combustion engine phase-out.
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Warsaw is investing millions to transform concrete areas into green oases with trees and water features. The goal is to reduce CO₂ emissions by 2030 and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.
Research & DiscoveriesClimate ChangeWeather & Natural Disasters
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The Mediterranean Sea reached an average temperature of 28.54°C on August 13, the highest value recorded since 1940. This confirms a summer of record temperatures both in the sea and on mainland Spain.
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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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At least 14 individuals in Serbia, including opposition members and activists, were targeted with Pegasus and NoviSpy spyware since early 2026. These attacks, confirmed by civil rights groups and international researchers, are straining the political climate and prompting calls for EU action.
Human RightsMigration & IntegrationWelfare & Poverty
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Refugee helpers report threats and attacks by far-right mobs and angry residents in Ceuta. According to helpers, police are using excessive force against refugees, and healthcare is described as miserable.
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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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Turkey plans to privatize the two Bosphorus bridges and eight highways for 30 years, with ownership remaining with the state. The awarding of operating rights is expected to be completed by the end of 2031.
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