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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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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.
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Dust from North Africa is affecting air quality in Portugal. The health authority DGS recommends that risk groups stay indoors and avoid physical exertion outdoors.
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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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France recorded its hottest summer since records began in 2026, with 53 days of extreme heat. Environment Minister Monique Barbut reported record temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, and wildfires that destroyed six times the average area over the past 20 years. Thousands of additional deaths were registered.
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The El Niño climate phenomenon poses a risk of new floods in Porto Alegre, Brazil. While the city has improved its flood protection measures, meteorologists warn of increasing extreme weather events due to climate change, which particularly endanger poorer populations.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is almost certain to occur by February. WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo calls for exceptional preparedness and response measures, as the event could significantly impact societies and economies globally.
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns that the El Niño weather phenomenon is highly likely to continue until February 2027, potentially causing significant global economic impacts. Global warming is intensifying El Niño and its extreme weather consequences.
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