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Austria: Fuel prices rise – litre of diesel will soon cost 2 euros

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Fuel prices are rising significantly again. Currently, a litre of diesel or gasoline costs 1.60 euros. According to experts, however, refuelling will become even more expensive. Refuelling has become significantly more expensive again in Austria—currently, a litre of diesel or gasoline costs around 1.60 euros. By the end of the year, fuel prices could likewise be close to the two-euro mark. Industry representatives expect this to happen. “If this doesn’t change fundamentally, we have to prepare for further increases,” Salzburg-based energy trader Franz Leikermoser told “orf.at.” In the last four…

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New heat wave: 32 degrees, and it gets even hotter

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With summer temperatures, it goes into the following week. First and foremost, sweating is the order of the day, as temperatures of up to 33 degrees are expected. However, with these high temperatures, the risk of isolated thunderstorms increases significantly in some states. Already on Monday, the sun shines widely undisturbed. However, spring clouds will form in the mountains and thunderstorms are possible from Salzburg westward. In the east and south, it will remain dry and often cloudless. The wind blows primarily weakly from the southern directions. Early temperatures range…

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New Corona variant: WHO upgrades threat of “Eris”

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As health experts worldwide fear another devastating pandemic, they are trying to avoid the mistake many governments made in 2019 when the risks associated with Covid-19 were underestimated. With the new Eris strain on the rise and leading to new cases, the World Health Organization (WHO) hastily declared it an “interesting variant.” It warned people to take all the necessary precautions taken during the pandemic in recent years. Meanwhile, the main symptoms of Eris were listed. They also provided information on the extent of the spread in the United Kingdom.…

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Over 30 degrees: summer returns this weekend

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Summer returns this weekend. Temperatures will rise to or above 30 degrees again starting Friday after heavy precipitation and cooler air.Mostly the sun shines in Austria, only on Sunday and Monday there are one or two showers. According to current information, there could also be heavy rain on Tuesday. High air pressure on FridayOn Friday, high air pressure will dominate the weather in the Eastern Alps. Thus, the sun will shine in almost all parts of the country from a nearly cloudless sky. Flat cumulus clouds may occasionally form in…

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This is the healthiest food in the world

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Regarding vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables are the frontrunners. But who’s in the running for first place? Researchers have found out. It’s no secret that plenty of vegetables and a good portion of fruit are the keys to a healthy diet. After all, they contain plenty of vitamins and essential substances such as iron, potassium and magnesium – and they taste good, too. Researchers at William Paterson University in New Jersey helped analyze 41 types of fruit and vegetables for their content of essential plant substances and chose a…

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Microplastics detected in popular bathing waters in Austria

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Greenpeace tested seven bathing waters in Austria for microplastics and found them each time. The environmental organization calls for mandatory reductions in Austria and a global agreement. “Countless studies show that the rapidly increasing plastic production is catastrophic for the environment and climate. Far too much plastic ends up in nature, and the health effects have not yet been clarified,” warned Lisa Tamina Panhuber, a circular economy expert at the environmental organization Greenpeace in Austria, following the lab results. The NGO on Thursday called for binding plastic reduction measures in…

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New Covid variant on the rise: these are the symptoms

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Fearing another pandemic, doctors are urging people not to be careless as they have identified a new, fast-spreading Corona variant. The so-called Eris variant is descended from “Omikron.” In the UK, the new variant is causing a stir – one in seven citizens diagnosed with Covid-19 is said to be affected. While both the World Health Organization and British health authorities are closely monitoring the situation, doctors are warning people about the main symptoms of Eris. The new Eris Covid-19 strain is spreading fast.Brits have been warned about the new…

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Forget 10,000 – this is the new step count per day

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In a new study, researchers found that the health benefits of walking start at a number well below 10,000. Ten thousand steps per day is the goal often touted to keep us fit and healthy. Whether you reach that goal every day depends on many factors: Age, health status and mobility. But getting that step count sometimes proves difficult between taking public transportation, sitting for hours at work and relaxing in front of the TV. However, according to a new study, there’s a new goal. The results show that as…

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Global warmest July – hottest month ever recorded on Earth

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Earth is getting warmer. July 2023 beat all heat records. Experts now provide an overview of how our planet is faring. It’s not just summer. According to data from the EU’s Copernicus Earth Observation Program, July 2023 is officially the hottest month since records began in 1940. The report states last month’s average global temperature was 16.95 degrees, 0.33 degrees higher than the previous record month – July 2019. According to Copernicus, this year’s July value was also 0.72 degrees higher than the 30-year global average between 1991 and 2020.…

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