The climate threat|Global challenges
Unique case against activists in Germany worries Amnesty
Five people from the German climate activist group Letzte Generation are charged on suspicion of starting a criminal organization, The Guardian reports.
Prosecutors in the state of Brandenburg believe that the activists carried out "attacks" against oil refineries, an airport and a museum. According to the British newspaper, these are actions where activists tried to shut down oil pumps, blocked runways and threw mashed potatoes at a Monet painting.
The human rights organization Amnesty is critical and fears that a conviction would lead to the criminalization of the Letzte Generation, and by extension all support for the organization.
It is believed to be the first time the legislation has been used against non-violent protesters.
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WWF's recommendations
WWF warns about Norwegian salmon: Eat only once a year
In WWF's fish guide, farmed Norwegian salmon gets a "yellow light", reports Dagens Nyheter.
- Yellow light is a strong signal that there are indications that things are not right with this aquaculture, it is not sustainable, says Inger Melander, to the newspaper.
She advises consumers to only eat the fish "once a year". Farmed Norwegian salmon is by far the most popular food fish in Sweden, writes DN.
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The Singapore Airlines accident
Spinal cord injuries for many - two-year-old suffered a concussion
Many of the passengers injured in turbulence on a flight between London and Singapore have spinal injuries and need surgery. This is stated by the hospital in Bangkok where they are treated, according to Sky News.
About 40 people are still receiving hospital care, half have serious injuries and are being cared for in intensive care.
Among the injured is a two-year-old child, the BBC reports. The child suffered a concussion in connection with the incident that occurred on Tuesday.
The plane, with a total of 211 passengers, was forced to make an emergency landing in the Thai capital.
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Everest season
Climbed Everest in under 15 hours - breaking records
Nepalese Phunjo Lama has climbed from Mount Everest's base camp to the top of the mountain in 14 hours and 31 minutes, reports The Himalayan Times.
That's ten hours faster than the previous record for a female mountaineer.
For men, the record is 10 hours and 56 minutes and has been held since 2003 by the Nepalese Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa.
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