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Tenbury Wells Flooding: Climate Change Exacerbates Economic Crisis

Tenbury Wells, UK, has suffered seven major floods in four years due to the River Teme's rapid rise, forcing businesses to close due to unaffordable insurance, and threatening to turn it into a ghost town; climate change is exacerbating this.

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Illegal Logging Devastates Congo Basin Rainforest, Costing Africa $17 Billion Annually

Illegal logging and mining in the Congo Basin cost Africa $17 billion annually, threatening 200 million hectares of rainforest and impacting six countries. Weak governance and conflict exacerbate the problem, highlighting the need for stronger international cooperation and sustainable forestry pract...

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Global EV Sales Surge 25% in 2024, but Future Uncertain

Global electric vehicle sales increased by 25% in 2024, reaching 15.2 million units, with China leading at 50% of new car sales in July; however, uncertainty around future purchase subsidies and competition from other automakers could impact growth.

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Molfsee Exhibition Showcases Historical Building Techniques for Climate-Friendly Architecture

The "Wohltemperiert" exhibition in Molfsee, Germany, displays historical and modern examples of energy-efficient building techniques from across Europe, using photographs and models to promote sustainable practices and help achieve Schleswig-Holstein's climate goals.

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Widespread Microplastic Contamination Found in French Soils

A study of 33 soil samples across metropolitan France revealed microplastics in 76%, averaging 15 particles/kg dry soil; the source is unknown, but agricultural practices are suspected.

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West Coast Battered by Atmospheric River Storms; One Dead, Wharf Collapses

A series of powerful atmospheric river storms are battering the West Coast, causing at least one death, one missing person, and the collapse of a 200-foot section of the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf in California; more storms are expected.

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Positive Social Tipping Points in Climate Action: Cycling, Diet, and Policy

Several European cities witnessed a significant increase in cycling post-COVID, demonstrating a social tipping point towards sustainable transportation. Simultaneously, decreasing meat consumption in Germany and the rise of plant-based alternatives showcase a positive shift in dietary habits driven ...

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Positive Tipping Points in the Transition to a Sustainable Future

Societal shifts like increased cycling in European cities and decreased meat consumption in Western countries, often facilitated by policy and community action, demonstrate positive tipping points towards sustainability, though challenges like the cost of green technologies and the need for inclusiv...

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Microplastics Widespread in French Agricultural Soils

A new ADEME study found microplastics in 75% of 33 French agricultural soil samples, averaging 15 particles per kilogram, raising concerns about environmental and human health impacts despite the unidentified source.

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Turkey's 2024 Forest Fires: 3,800 Incidents, 27,000 Hectares Burned

Turkey faced 3,800 forest fires in 2024, burning 27,000 hectares; reforestation is underway, with no diverted land use; the increase from 2023's 2,520 fires and 15,520 hectares demonstrates the growing impact of climate change and human negligence.

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German Climate Activist Quits CDU Over Climate Policy

Heinrich Strößenreuther, a prominent German climate activist and former chairman of Klima-Union, resigned from the CDU party in 2023 due to disagreements over the party's climate policies, highlighting the ongoing tension between climate action and mainstream politics in Germany.

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Emergency Evacuations Ordered as Bushfires Rage Across Western Victoria

Emergency evacuations are underway in three Victorian communities—Bornes Hill, Moyston, and Pomonal—due to an out-of-control bushfire burning over 40,000 hectares, fueled by extreme heat and strong winds, prompting total fire bans and interstate assistance.

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