Flood protection: districts push for decisions
In the border region between Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt, two districts are calling on the state governments to finally take decisive action on flood protection.
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Saxony records fewer forest fires in 2024 so far
Prolonged dryness and drought increase the risk of fire in Saxony's forests every year. Most of the fires are caused by negligence - some also occur during harvesting and forestry work.
Number of forest fires in Saxony at a similar level to 2023
The 2024 forest fire season shows unusual developments in Saxony. Special measures and human behavior play a decisive role.
Technisat counts on growth through DAB+ and sees potential in disaster alerting
Electronics manufacturer Technisat, which produces radios in Schöneck in the Vogtland region, is building on further growth through digital reception via DAB+. Since the introduction of this broadcasting standard, around 16 million devices have been sold in Germany, Managing Director Stefan Kön told the German Press Agency. And in future, these radios could also play an important role in alerting the population in the event of a disaster.
CO₂ - plant snack or climate killer? What's behind it?
Let's debunk climate myths: CO₂ is plant food, but more of it is not better for the climate. Find out here what really counts.