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Power outages in several countries - "total collapse" in Sarajevo

Large parts of the Western Balkans have been hit by massive power outages, AFP reports. According to the news agency, it is believed to be due to the heat wave in the area.

- There has been a sudden increase in electricity consumption due to high temperatures, says Montenegro's energy minister Sasa Mujovic as the cause of the electricity problems.

In Montenegro's capital Podgorica, it is 38 degrees hot on Friday afternoon and there is no electricity in large parts of the country. Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania are also affected. In Sarajevo, the situation is described as a "total collapse", according to the Sarajevo Times.

People who contacted Aftonbladet testify about blacked-out hotels.

- It's chaotic. People are stuck in elevators and trams are standing up in the streets.

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UN: 80 percent globally want to see tougher climate measures

80 percent of the world's population wants to see tougher climate action from governments worldwide, according to a new survey from the UN development program UNDP, Oxford University and Geo poll. This is reported by AFP.

A total of 75,000 people are included in the survey, which is the largest of its kind.

- It shows that people understand how little time we have left to act, says Achim Steiner, head of UNDP, to TT.

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Hawaii promises to reduce emissions after settlement with young people

Hawaii must reduce its carbon dioxide pollution and reach net negative transport emissions by the year 2045. This is what the American state promises in a settlement with a group of young climate activists who took it to court, AFP reports.

"The passion these young people are showing in advocating for a healthy, sustainable future for their generation and those to come is commendable," said Governor Josh Green.

The 13 activists sued the state for violating their constitutional rights to a "life-sustaining climate." The trial was due to begin on Monday.

In April, the European Court of Justice ruled that Switzerland must protect its citizens from the effects of climate change in a similar case, according to the AP.