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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.

Blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir: Office advises against swimming

Blue-green algae have been discovered in the Bautzen reservoir. This has consequences for bathers. | more

Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping calls on bathers to keep Saxony's waters clean

Social Affairs Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) is calling on bathers to help maintain water quality and the good condition of bathing areas. | more

DIE SACHSEN NEWSletter abonnieren

Gute Nachrichten tun gut. In unserem freitäglichen Good Newsletter bündeln wir die Geschichten, die Mut machen, inspirieren und zeigen, was in Sachsen vorangeht. Jetzt abonnieren und positive Nachrichten direkt ins Postfach bekommen. | more

Warning of blue-green algae in Bautzen reservoir

Health authorities advise against bathing, as blue-green algae can cause skin irritation or toxicity. | more

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