According to UN climate chief Simon Stiell, the existing climate plans of UN countries will hardly reduce emissions by 2030. He said humanity only has "two years to save the world." In the run-up to the IMF and World Bank spring meetings, Stiell has a clear idea of what is needed to achieve this.
By Bernhard Pötter
In a new study, German economist Veronika Grimm concludes that despite the falling costs of wind and solar power, real electricity costs will remain at around the 2021 level until 2040. However, this is only true under the assumption that electricity demand remains completely inflexible, which contradicts many other forecasts.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The nuclear industry is counting on a "nuclear renaissance" for safe and low-carbon electricity at a summit in Brussels and COP28. But the industry is fighting a global battle against its decline. That is why their campaign focuses on one crucial factor.
By Bernhard Pötter
The European Court of Human Rights underlines the duty of countries to protect the climate. This could strengthen climate lawsuits far beyond Europe.
By Alexandra Endres
According to environmental lawyers, the European Court of Human Rights' climate ruling, which found that Swiss climate policy violates the right to life and health, could have significant consequences for Germany as well. This not only concerns a German case currently pending there but also future proceedings.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Court of Human Rights' ruling clarifies for the first time: Climate action falls under human rights according to the Convention. States must enact laws for protection. Switzerland has violated this in several cases.
By Bernhard Pötter
Researchers predict an unusually high number of tropical storms and hurricanes for this year, citing two main reasons.
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Due to regulation on the production and use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) within the EU, there is a thriving illicit trade in HFCs. An investigative report reveals that law enforcement agencies are struggling to curb this activity.
By Lukas Knigge
At the traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue, 40 states will explore possible outcomes for the upcoming negotiation year. Of particular interest from the German perspective will be a promise from Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
By Bernhard Pötter
The just-passed March once again set a new record as the warmest of all time – just like the nine months before it. Worldwide, the 1.5-degree limit was exceeded, according to data from the EU's weather service.
By Bernhard Pötter
