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Too much fertilizer in the fields, too much nitrate in the water: Researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Leipzig, together with partners, have now comprehensively explained for the first time why heavy rainfall and drought can dramatically exacerbate the problem. Their study was published in the renowned journal Science and provides new insights and a clear warning for Europe.

Water crisis hits the poorest particularly hard

Water is becoming scarce in many cities. A new study shows that poor people in particular suffer from this and often pay the most. Researchers from the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research were involved in the study. | more

New study shows extreme climate risks even at 2°C warming

The two-degree target is widely seen as a safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change. But researchers from Leipzig and Dresden warn this confidence may be misplaced. Their study shows that extreme impacts – from droughts and wildfires to urban flooding – are possible even at moderate warming. | more

Notebook zum Aktionspreis, Drucker und Smart-TV stark rabattiert - diese Angebote lohnen sich jetzt

Wer Notebook, Fernseher oder Drucker ohnehin auf der Einkaufsliste hat, kann derzeit in Meißen bei MEDIMAX richtig sparen. Drei aktuelle Angebote stechen durch ihren Preis besonders hervor – darunter ein Samsung-4K-TV für weniger als die Hälfte des ursprünglichen Preises. | more

Drought in Saxony puts farmers under pressure

Winter barley and winter wheat have been sown in the fields. They are currently lacking one important thing to thrive. | more

Reservoirs in Saxony almost completely filled

The dams in Saxony are currently at around 100 percent of their capacity and will provide an ideal supply in 2024. | more

Street trees suffer from drought and temperatures

Climate change poses challenges for street trees. When planting new trees, many cities now have to rely on drought-tolerant tree species. | more

Jetzt wird Outlet-Shopping noch günstiger

Die Koffer sind fast gepackt, die Sommerferien beginnen – und viele nutzen die freie Zeit für einen kleinen Einkaufsbummel. Genau jetzt lohnt sich ein Besuch der Marken Outlets Schwarzheide besonders: Zahlreiche Stores haben ihre ohnehin günstigen Outlet-Preise nochmals deutlich reduziert. | more

Peak potato harvest in Saxony - drought hampers farmers

The drought is making farmers' work more difficult during the potato harvest in Saxony and can lead to quality losses. | more

Drought affects grain harvest in Saxony

In Saxony, an above-average grain harvest is expected despite the drought, but with impaired quality. | more

Palais Sommer 2026 in Dresden: 60 Abende am Neumarkt bei freiem Eintritt

Kurz gesagt: Der Palais Sommer 2026 bringt vom Sonnabend, dem 20. Juni, bis zum Sonntag, dem 26. Juli mehr als 60 Abendveranstaltungen auf den Dresdner Neumarkt. Fast täglich beginnt das Programm um 18 Uhr vor der Frauenkirche. Der Eintritt ist frei. | more

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