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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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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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Turkey has raised its inflation forecast for the end of the year to 28.4%. The Middle East war is cited as the main reason for the adjustment, with estimated impacts of around seven percentage points on inflation.
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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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The EU plans a massive investment offensive in Greenland to strengthen Arctic security. €530 million will be provided for the 2028-2034 budget period, with an additional €200 million announced.
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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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