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The summer of 2026 in Germany was exceptionally hot and dry, ranking as the second hottest since 1881. Scientific analysis indicates the late June heatwave would have been approximately three degrees Celsius cooler without human-caused climate change.
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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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The eruption of the Anak Krakatau volcano led to the closure of eight airports in Indonesia, resulting in over 2,300 canceled flights affecting more than 268,000 passengers. Schools in affected regions are switching to remote learning.
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Water temperatures in the North and Baltic Seas this summer were 15.6 and 17.2 degrees Celsius respectively, significantly above the long-term average. This can lead to drastic habitat changes, the spread of non-native species, and increased sea levels.
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An Amazon Boeing 767-300 cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport after overshooting the runway and catching fire. Five people died and five others were injured in the incident.
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Nepal is observing a national day of mourning following a flash flood on August 26th in the Nepalese-Tibetan border region. The event, likely caused by a glacial collapse, resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths and over 5,000 people are still missing.
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Typhoon remnants caused flooding in Japan, resulting in one fatality in Iwaki. Evacuation orders were issued, and the second-highest warning level was declared for parts of Fukushima, Chiba, and Saitama.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts with almost 100% certainty that El Niño will continue until February 2027. This weather phenomenon, which raises global temperatures, could intensify further and have far-reaching climatic impacts until 2027, including droughts and floods.
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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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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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