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Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is accused of criticizing an EU regulation to reduce methane emissions and attempting to hinder its implementation after meetings with representatives of the US gas industry. Environmental organizations accuse her of representing the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
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The Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) risks failing its purpose due to funds being redirected for energy cost relief. A projected shortfall of 7.8 billion euros for 2027 endangers climate protection investments.
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Wildfires release more toxic fine dust than car exhaust, worsening air quality and endangering health, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A joint strategy for climate and air quality can yield returns 15 times the investment.
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German exports decreased by 0.8 percent in July, marking the first decline in five months and exceeding analyst expectations. This drop is attributed to reduced demand from China and the Eurozone.
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Qatar and the UAE are using ship-to-ship transfers to maintain LNG exports despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade. These emergency measures increase the cost of each shipment by over $1 million and extend travel time by up to 35 hours.
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The Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder), a former GDR holiday paradise, has been closed since 2021 after sand masses detached and slid into the water. These slides pose a life-threatening danger due to the steep drop-off of the lakebed, which could bury people underwater.
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A new forum in Jerusalem, "Within Your Gates," aims to foster understanding of different narratives and conflicts surrounding the city by bringing together experts from various disciplines and religions. The goal is to contribute to peace in the Middle East through improved situational understanding.
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New, perennial grain varieties like Kernza are being developed to make crops more resilient to drought and heavy rain. These plants have deeper root systems, improving water use and soil protection, leading to lower yields but also less work and fertilizer.
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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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Following the AfD's victory in Saxony-Anhalt, pressure on Chancellor Merz is mounting. Ukraine is seeking war funding, and the EU condemned the military funeral for convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia.
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