A persistent heat dome has sent temperatures soaring across western Europe, with the UK and France recording their hottest May days on record. Authorities have issued health warnings and pollution alerts as the extreme heat is expected to persist for days.
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Calbee Inc. will transition 14 of its snack products to black-and-white packaging starting May 25 due to a naphtha shortage linked to geopolitical tensions. The Tokyo-based company assured customers the change is temporary and will not affect product quality.
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Germany has introduced a new electric vehicle subsidy program offering up to €6,000 for eligible buyers. The €3 billion initiative aims to support 800,000 vehicles by 2029, with applications now open.
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Foodwatch detected 30 residues of prohibited pesticides in 10 food products sold in Austria, Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The organization warns of a "pesticide boomerang" effect and demands urgent political action.
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Waymo has recalled 3,800 of its autonomous vehicles following safety concerns. The move comes as Texas AG sues Netflix over alleged surveillance and addictive features.
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Bats are increasingly using highway bridges as their homes, creating a unique challenge for infrastructure and conservation. Experts like Marcus Fritze are monitoring these populations to balance development and wildlife protection.
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Austria is not on track to meet its 2030 climate targets, according to a new OECD report. The country could face billions in penalties if it fails to comply with EU emissions reduction requirements.
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A new report reveals only 20% of trees in Germany are in good health. The forests have not recovered from severe droughts between 2018 and 2020.
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