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For 21 years, hunter Dieter Göbel has been providing water to wild animals in his leased area in the Odenwald, especially during hot summer periods. His action is part of the legally required conservation, which aims to care and protect wild animals and their habitats.
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Low water levels on the Rhine, especially near Kaub, significantly hinder inland shipping. Experts warn of immense economic damage as freight ships can only sail to a limited extent, which increases transport costs and puts pressure on consumer prices.
Saxony-Anhalt is examining the use of drones and satellite technology for the early detection of forest fires in order to minimize the time interval between the outbreak of a fire and notification to the fire department. An AI-supported camera system is currently used at 16 locations. In test flights in the Harz Mountains, researchers have shown that drones can detect fires from two to three kilometers away. At the same time, walking robots are being tested for exploration in areas contaminated with ammunition. However, municipalities are more likely to invest in traditional equipment due to approval, training and personnel costs.
Lake Constance is at a historic low, breaking the previous record from 2003. The causes are lack of snow, low rainfall and high evaporation. Shipping is reporting restrictions, and there is no quick relief in sight.
Today the initiators of the Rhine Clean up are expecting tens of thousands of volunteers along the Rhine and other rivers in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond. In addition to rubbish such as plastic bottles and barbecue accessories, there is a particular warning about exposed war ammunition due to low water levels. Environment Minister Oliver Krischer will take part in Düsseldorf.
The environmental association BUND has filed a lawsuit with the Lüneburg Higher Administrative Court against the fuel element production of the Framatome group in Lingen. The reason is the planned cooperation with the Russian state-owned company Rosatom and concerns about manipulation.
Saxony-Anhalt is funding five drinking water supply projects with around 83 million euros. The aim is to create additional capacities due to climate change and increasing demand.