Lukas Bayer

Attribution studies on hundreds of extreme weather events and trends clearly reveal the influence of climate change: heat, drought, heavy rain and wildfires have become more likely and more severe.

Von Lukas Bayer

At COP29, the EU and 25 countries signed an appeal against coal power. It will also be incorporated into their new climate targets (NDCs). But a back door remains open.

Von Lukas Bayer

At COP28, twelve countries pledged to drive forward the phase-out of fossil fuel subsidies. One year later, there are initial results and new members. However, despite the G7, G20 and COP26 agreements, the global trend is pointing in the wrong direction.

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Several EU member states are bringing representatives of the fossil fuel industry on their ticket to COP29 in Baku. Among other things, a gas partnership was signed there. Meanwhile, the EU Commission responded to criticism of the conflict of interest.

Von Lukas Bayer

Every year, the Climate Action Tracker calculates how much the global average temperature will rise if countries achieve their climate targets. The latest report for COP29 shows: Climate policy has worsened again.

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After Dubai last year, Baku is the second-largest COP: 65,000 delegates and thousands of participants registered online are following the negotiations. Turkey, the UAE, and Brazil sent the largest delegations, alongside host Azerbaijan. Meanwhile, Argentina's delegation left the summit.

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Nitrous oxide, which is also a known party drug, harms the climate and our health. German Health Minister Lauterbach now plans to ban the drug. Meanwhile, a UN report at COP29 urges a decisive anti-nitrous oxide policy in industry and agriculture.

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The global CO2 budget to comply with the 1.5-degree limit will soon be used up. There are still no signs of a peak in CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels, warns a report on the occasion of COP29.

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A rise in temperature beyond the 1.5-degree limit will have irreversible consequences: Climate researchers warn of this in a report on the state of the ice sheets, which was published at the COP29 in Baku. Coastal and mountain regions in particular will not be able to adapt sufficiently.

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The 1.5-degree limit will be exceeded for the first time in 2024. Forecasts by the EU Climate Change Service predict a temperature deviation of 1.55 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, making 2024 the warmest year on record.

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The Canadian government plans to encourage the fossil fuel industry to decarbonize through emissions trading. Specifically, emissions in the sector are to be reduced by 35 percent by 2030 compared to 2019. While the oil and gas industry fears lower production, environmental organizations welcome the draft.

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If nitrous oxide emissions continue to rise, the goals of the Paris Agreement will be out of reach. A comprehensive report warns of this.

Von Lukas Bayer