At SB62 in Bonn, climate and human rights groups criticized the "doomsday auction." Brazil's government says the proceeds could combat poverty. In any case, the auction of oil licenses in the Amazon estuary brought in a lot of money.
Von Alexandra Endres
The expansion of renewables lowers electricity prices, even when demand is lower than expected. This is the result of a study by Agora Energiewende. It is supported by figures showing a decline in energy consumption in 2024.
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Last year, 83.4 million internally displaced people were registered worldwide – the highest number ever recorded. Although global warming is not the sole cause, a study reveals that it is a significant contributing factor.
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Good for the climate, but not for the marine habitat: Biological CO₂ removal methods using the oceans greatly reduce their oxygen content, according to a study by the Geomar Helmholtz Center for Ocean Research.
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The Climate Investment Fund will provide USD 1 billion to support industrial decarbonization in Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Namibia and Uzbekistan. These countries are now expected to draw up concrete action plans.
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The Climate Investment Fund will support industrial decarbonization in Brazil, Turkey, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Namibia, and Uzbekistan with USD 1 billion. The countries are now expected to draft concrete implementation plans.
Von Nico Beckert
US President Trump has caused great international concern with his attacks on American science. Now, scientists in Bremen are securing historical climate data from American colleagues. However, the global research database is still in acute danger.
Von Tim Gabel
The red-green state government announced 120 individual measures and one billion euros for climate action. A climate council and a citizens' council are to ensure a "cost-effective, practical and feasible climate policy."
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Kenya has presented its new climate target. It is ambitious and could serve as a template for other African countries.
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Although the ban on combustion engines will not be touched for the time being, the CO₂ fleet limits for new cars are likely to be softened. The EU ambassadors have already agreed. However, experts warn against this step.
Von Lukas Knigge
