A new report by investment bank Morgan Stanley predicts high greenhouse gas emissions from data centers in 2030. However, the bank also believes that AI will bring opportunities for decarbonization.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to climate change, African countries lose between two and five percent of their GDP. In addition, the debt crisis complicates adaptation to climate change and its consequences. For this reason, African countries are entering the negotiations on a new climate finance target with the highest possible demands.
By Nico Beckert
Due to a "drought of the century", more than one million people in Namibia are suffering from food insecurity. The country wants to kill over 700 wild animals, including elephants, zebras and hippos. The aim is to reduce the impact of the drought.
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The state-owned NOW GmbH is to focus on e-mobility instead of hydrogen and fuel cells in the future. The previous managing director, who was considered a hydrogen fan, will be replaced.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Because more coal-fired power plants are being taken off the grid than necessary due to market factors, the Federal Network Agency does not have to order any forced closures this year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Until now, electricity customers in areas with a lot of renewable energy have paid higher prices due to the need to expand the grid. A new regulation should create more fairness from next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Climate Action Tracker has reassessed the climate policies of Brazil, Singapore and Canada. Although there have been improvements, none of the countries are doing enough to protect the climate.
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The Forum on China–Africa Cooperation is the most important event for African countries every three years. Again, almost all heads of state will be attending in person. However, China is ahead of its partners in several crucial respects.
By Lucia Weiß
Which government measures are best for effectively reducing CO2 emissions? Studies now suggest that the right mix and quick political decisions are important for success. However, experts and consumers prefer very different solutions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite some progress, the German government's climate policy is still rated as "insufficient" by the Climate Action Tracker. The traffic light coalition must accelerate the energy transition even further and develop a strategy for the transport sector – otherwise there is a risk of driving bans. Contributions to international climate financing should be tripled.
By Nico Beckert
