Data from the Chinese start-up DeepSeek suggests that artificial intelligence could be used in a much more energy-efficient way in the future. However, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says it is almost impossible to make reliable predictions about energy demand. And paradoxically, the efficiency gains could, in turn, drive demand.
By Lukas Bayer
How much climate action is feasible in a recession? Sabine Nallinger from the Alliance for Climate and Economy and Holger Lösch from the Federation of German Industries debate the issue at Table.Briefings: How bureaucracy undermines the Green Deal, what advantages China and the US have for green growth – and why postponing climate targets would not help the German economy.
By Bernhard Pötter
All parties have presented proposals for changes to climate and energy policy in the run-up to the German elections - some want to step up the pace of climate action, others want to scale back efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are. Today: the introduction of "climate money."
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In 2024, the 1.5-degree target was exceeded for an entire year for the first time. Despite this, UN climate diplomacy maintains the target. Abandoning it is not a viable option. It will require clear and honest communication to keep it alive – for the benefit of international climate action.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Four weeks before the election, the "Climate Neutrality Foundation" presents a catalog of measures to put Germany on course for net zero in 2045. The 55 points cover finance, energy, buildings, industry, transport, and agriculture.
By Bernhard Pötter
The number of cold- and heat-related deaths in Europe could increase significantly by the end of the century under certain conditions. This is the conclusion of a recent study. However, it is not certain how climate change will affect temperature-related mortality.
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28-year-old Lisa Poettinger will not be admitted to her traineeship because of her anti-capitalist climate activism. According to media reports, her activism is not compatible with the duties of a civil servant, according to a letter from the Ministry of Education. Poettinger wants to take legal action against this.
By Alexandra Endres
US billionaire Michael Bloomberg wants to take over the USA's climate payments to the UNFCCC. The government under Donald Trump, on the other hand, has begun to change the climate policy guidelines of authorities and agencies in recent days.
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A new railroad line is being planned in the Amazon region of Brazil to promote agricultural exports in a sustainable way. Deutsche Bahn is involved in the project. Environmental and human rights organizations are critical: The project will lead to higher emissions from deforestation and endanger human rights.
By Heloisa Traiano
China's investments in power generation abroad are reaching record levels. Solar energy accounts for the largest share. However, new coal-fired power plants with a capacity of six gigawatts were also completed.
By Nico Beckert
