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Building sector: Refurbishment rate far too low

The German Energy Efficient Building Envelope Association expects 0.69% of the building stock to undergo energy-efficient refurbishment this year. Much more would be needed to achieve the climate targets.

By Alexandra Endres

COP29: Science warns of these ten climate trends

According to a group of think tanks, COP29 should address topics that are not given enough public attention, such as health, methane, supply chains, and fairness. The accusation is that many negotiators are not up to date with the latest scientific findings.

By Bernhard Pötter

UN reports: This is how far the world is from its climate targets

Three recent reports from UN agencies are sounding the alarm ahead of COP29: Countries' climate plans are inadequate, CO2 emissions are continuing to rise despite all efforts. And the atmosphere is as full of greenhouse gases as it was three to five million years ago. At that time, the sea level was ten meters higher than it is today.

By Bernhard Pötter

Atlantic current: Why researchers urgently warn of its collapse

Researchers warn that the IPCC has underestimated the risk that the collapse of this vital ocean current could threaten human livelihoods in Europe and beyond. That is why renowned climate researchers are urgently calling on the countries of Northern Europe to take action.

By Alexandra Endres