Global warming favors the spread of pathogens in the Arctic. A study shows that polar bears are now becoming infected much more frequently.
By Redaktion Table
The hearings before the International Court of Justice are due to start in December. The decision is not binding, but is likely to have a political impact.
By Alexandra Endres
The COP29 presidency has presented the non-binding declarations and commitments that are to be adopted alongside the binding decisions in Baku. These include a ceasefire, renewables, tourism and methane. However, important questions remain unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite extremely favorable conditions, the heat pump loans from the German state-owned KfW Bank are hardly used. Apparently, they are not attractive to banks. Instead, many customers opt for the significantly more expensive loans offered by commercial providers, who profit handsomely.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
An unusual coalition in support of introducing a climate bonus: The SME association and the Klima-Union are working on similar concepts, with support from the CDA and the Ludwig-Ehrhard-Stiftung.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A new study has shown that the state-owned Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR plays a pivotal role in the country's politics: It secures revenue for the state, invests in the expanding gas business with Europe and is controlled by the president.
By Bernhard Pötter
NGO representatives urge the German government to invest generational capital while considering climate and human rights. This would send an important signal to other investors and the financial sector as a whole. They are responding to an interview with Kenfo CEO Anja Mikus in Table.Briefings.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In Germany and other European countries, company cars with combustion engines are subsidized to the tune of billions every year. T E is now calling for the money to be used to promote electric vehicles instead.
By Carsten Hübner
State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth on the billions missing from his budget and the consequences for the credibility of international climate and development policy. He pleads for climate standards for private investments.
By Horand Knaup
Praise for the German government: The level of German heat pump subsidies means that Germany performs well in an international comparison.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
