That’s it for the long summer: it’s getting autumnal and cool

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Today, Monday, summer, and sunshine will end: according to meteorologists, the weather will turn seamlessly into fall overnight, with temperatures dropping by at least ten degrees. According to the weather service Ubimet, the reason for this is a low-pressure system called “Yonca,” which has a southerly current. Warm and humid air masses initially reached the country, causing temperatures to rise again to midsummer levels. “From Sunday evening, however, the influence of low pressure will increase in Austria,” explains meteorologist Nikolas Zimmermann. “The new week will bring unsettled and early fall…

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Why are most airplanes white?

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Most airplanes we see at the airport or in the sky are white. But why is that? Airplanes could be painted in any color. Every airline is free to decide on the colors of its aircraft: It can do whatever it wants in terms of design. But why are the vast majority of airplanes painted white? White is cheapThere are indeed reasons for the prevalence of white mortality. Firstly, it is once again about money. White paint is used very frequently, so it is also produced in huge quantities. And…

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Global South most affected: Incorrectly disposed of plastic waste harms the environment and our health.

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A British study shows that in 2020 alone, more than 50 million tons of plastic were not disposed of properly worldwide. The problem is greatest in countries in the Global South, where waste is not collected or only collected irregularly. India is the source region for almost a fifth of global plastic waste pollution. In 2020, more than nine million tons of plastic were not disposed of properly there. This is the finding of British researchers who used computer models and artificial intelligence (AI) to identify the global hotspots of…

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The top 10 foods for an alkaline diet

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Alkaline foods can boost your health and counteract acidosis. Following an acid-alkaline diet, you should eat 80 percent alkaline foods to balance your metabolism. What are alkaline foods?When food is metabolized, different amounts of acids or bases are produced. Depending on which foods you eat, the body has to neutralize the acids and bases produced to keep the pH value in the blood constant. Alkalizing foods include mineral-rich foods such as fruit, vegetables, and herbs. In everyday life, however, most people eat acid-forming foods such as sweets, fast food, meat,…

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Summer 2024 was the hottest since records began

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According to the study, the global average temperature from June to August was 0.69 degrees above the average for the reference period from 1991 to 2020. Copernicus relies on a data set based on billions of measurements from satellites, ships, airplanes, and weather stations worldwide. Europe also experienced the warmest summer since records began, with an average temperature 1.54 degrees above the 1991 to 2020 period. In August, the average global surface temperature was 16.82 degrees Celsius, 1.51 degrees above the pre-industrial level. The Mark of 1.5 degrees exceededTherefore, the…

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Crisis warnings on cell phones: AT-Alert starts on Monday

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AT-Alert—the automatic cell phone disaster and crisis alerts in the event of storms, “threatening police situations,” or technical hazards such as chemical accidents—is finally on track. The federal states announced on Thursday that the new population warning system will enter the final test phase throughout Austria from September 9th. If everything runs smoothly in the following weeks, “live operation” will start on October 5. However, according to the Tyrolean government, the test phase does not mean that test warnings will be sent out nationwide starting September 9th. Rather, this would…

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Up to 31 degrees at the weekend, then temperatures will drop noticeably

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Autumn is showing its first signs of life, reports the Austrian Severe Weather Center (UWZ).Austria lies on the edge of a low over Western Europe called “Yonca” at the weekend. A southerly current will bring warm, humid air masses into the country, and temperatures will rise again to midsummer levels. “From Sunday evening, the influence of low pressure will increase in Austria, and the new week will bring unsettled and early fall weather,” says Nikolas Zimmermann, UWZ meteorologist.Up to 31 degrees again at the weekendOn Saturday, sunshine will mostly dominate.…

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Unsettled weather: Rain and thunderstorms in the coming days

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The temperatures in eastern Austria have been above average, but this will change from next week. At the weekend, the sun will really heat up the whole country again. Then rain showers and thunderstorms will bring the long-awaited cooling. Friday will start quite cool and unsettled in the east in the morning. However, the sun will increasingly prevail by the afternoon, bringing temperatures up to 29 degrees. Rain showers and thunderstorms are only possible in the western mountains.Harmless spring clouds are widespread throughout Austria on Saturday. The day will start…

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Austria: A vending machine for bottles and cans to be introduced in January 2025

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From January 1, 2025, new plastic beverage bottles and cans in Austria will be subject to a 0.25 euro deposit. Austrian supermarket Spar provides information on the necessary changes: The deposit affects all drinks except milk and mixed milk drinks in plastic bottles and cans between 0.1 and 3 liters.During a transitional period until March 31, bottlers still have the opportunity to fill empty cans and bottles without a deposit—so that packaging does not have to be thrown away.Start date: mid-JanuarySpar expects the first beverages, with a deposit, to be…

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