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The Lower Oder Valley National Park, the only floodplain national park in Germany, suffers from acute water shortages, threatening the unique habitats and the species living in them. (translated)

Wassermangel im Odertal - Einzigartiger Nationalpark trocknet aus
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An architect plans to use the flak towers in Augarten, Vienna, as water reservoirs to collect rainwater for park irrigation, in order to combat the challenges of climate change and water scarcity. (translated)

Augarten: Architekt will Flaktürme als Wasserspeicher nutzbar machen
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The aquatic ecologist Michael Stelzhammer warns of the impending drying out of the Lower Lobau, which is not only ecologically valuable but also serves as an air conditioning system for Vienna, and calls for measures to supply water to ensure the survival of species and the ecosystem. (translated)

Gewässer-Ökologe: „Lobau ist eine Klimaanlage für die Stadt“
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The extreme dryness in Austria is causing severe problems in the alpine pastures, as many farmers have had to bring their animals down to the valley earlier than planned due to a shortage of feed and water, highlighting the dramatic situation of agriculture in the region. (translated)

Dramatische Lage auf Österreichs Almen: „So schlimm war es noch nie“
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In the summer of 2026, Austria experienced one of the hottest and driest summer periods since measurements began, with over 100 temperature records, including values above 41 degrees Celsius for the first time, and extreme water scarcity. (translated)

Ein Sommer der Rekorde: So heiß war es in Österreich noch nie
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Afera OLT, która miała zniszczyć LOT i Tusk rozwalcowany przez Małgorzatę Wassermann. Już za samo to, ten typ powinien siedzieć - a powodów do odsiadki jest co najmniej kilkanaście. PiS odpuścił. Dlaczego? https://t.co/w2VC4kqkjw #Polska #LOT #Wassermann

The German Alpine Club (DAV) warns in an open letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the serious impacts of the climate crisis in the Alps, such as shrinking glaciers, water shortages, and blocked paths, and calls for urgent integration as well as reliable funding for climate protection, adaptation, and nature conservation. (translated)

Klima: Wasser knapp, Wege gesperrt: DAV fordert mehr Klimaschutz

According to a report published today by the EU Research Center Joint Research Center, Austria is particularly affected by drought, which could lead to yield reductions of up to 20 percent below the five-year average for the summer harvest, as high temperatures and water shortages during the flowering period increase stress on the plants. (translated)

Österreich laut EU-Bericht besonders von Dürre betroffen

Due to the strong El Niño, the Panama Canal is suffering from water shortages, which will lead to a reduction in shipping traffic from 36 to 34 ships daily starting September 3, and to 32 ships by mid-September, which has significant implications for global trade. (translated)

Panamakanal: Klimaphänomen El Niño beeinträchtigt Schiffsverkehr im Panamakanal
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Hydrologist Gregor Laaha warns of the serious consequences of the ongoing drought in Austria, which is leading to declining groundwater levels and increased water scarcity, but emphasizes that sufficient drinking water resources are available if water extraction is done sustainably. (translated)

Hydrologe: "Dürren sind eine neue und schleichende Gefahr"
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The article by Oliver Scheiber addresses the growing divide between wealthy and less wealthy people in light of the climate catastrophe, which is creating new social problems, while politics remains inactive in the face of extreme weather conditions and impending future climate changes. (translated)

Die Klimakatastrophe braucht auch Antworten auf die soziale Frage

On va parler en début d'après-midi des super-agents et ce qu'ils sont devenus depuis quelques années (Joorabchian, Ramadani, Zahavi...) Ainsi que l'évolution des cadors de la profession car le marché a beaucoup changé (décès de Raiola, soucis juridiques de Barnett, liens Epstein/Wasserman...) #Football #Agents #Mercato

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der Standard Aug 15

The article describes how the ongoing drought and heat in Austria are putting massive stress on wildlife, which is suffering from a lack of water and food scarcity, leading to an increased risk of disease and energy loss in crisis situations. (translated)

Verdurstete Kitze, hungrige Hasen: Wildtiere leiden massiv unter Trockenheit
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In Germany, extreme droughts in the summer of 2026 lead to the drying up of not only large rivers like the Rhine, Elbe, and Danube, but also small streams, brooks, and springs, significantly worsening the situation for farmers and local ecosystems from the Black Forest to Schleswig-Holstein. (translated)

Große Bundesländer-Liste - Diese Flüsse und Quellen sind schon trocken
tagesschau.de Aug 10

In many European countries, extreme drought is leading to massive harvest declines, missing precipitation, and low water levels in large rivers like the Danube, while farmers and governments are struggling with water scarcity and the consequences for agriculture and energy production. (translated)

Dürre in Europa: Ernteausfälle, trockene Flüsse und Wassersparen
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der Standard Aug 10

The historical water shortage in the Rhine has a serious impact on the German economy, as transportation becomes uncertain and expensive, leading to the lifting of weekend bans for trucks, while the lack of workforce and damaged roads complicate the situation. (translated)

Historischer Wassermangel im Rhein würgt deutsche Wirtschaft ab
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der Standard Aug 6

The article describes the significant impacts of the water shortage in the Danube on the domestic economy, especially on shipping, which has largely come to a standstill, while companies seek alternative transport methods and must store goods. (translated)

"Schaden ist enorm": Wie heimische Firmen vom Wassermangel in der Donau betroffen sind
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The article highlights the effects of the current low water crisis in the Rhine on shipping and industry in Germany, which are being affected by heat and water scarcity, while simultaneously reports of planned attacks by Russian agents on German arms managers increase geopolitical tensions. (translated)

Niedrigwasser: Der Rhein-Pegel sinkt, die Schifffahrt leidet

Due to inadequate European migration policy and climate change, which poses increasingly greater challenges to Europe, it is clear that the current situation regarding water scarcity, the Ukraine war, and the fate of migrants in Ceuta requires urgent action. (translated)

News: Klima-Krise, Ukraine-Russland-Krieg, Ceuta, Mohamed Salah

As a result of the decline in water levels in rivers such as the Rhine and Danube, the ecosystems of floodplain forests are facing a serious water shortage, which threatens local fauna and flora and requires urgent reforms in water management and climate protection. (translated)

Flüsse im Trockenstress - Ökosystem fehlt die Lebensgrundlage