So far, climate lawsuits have mainly targeted governments. However, more and more companies are also being sued, although they have neglected this risk so far.
By Alexandra Endres
Companies can now bid for new state subsidies to help them switch to green technologies. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMW) is breaking new ground with the complex auction system. If successful, it could be imitated throughout Europe.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Europe is ill-prepared for climate risks. Furthermore, there is often no regulation on who is responsible for ensuring that the various sectors become more resilient. The EU Commission now wants to change this.
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According to a new report by the aid organization Bread for the World, civil society's scope for action is decreasing in Germany as climate protests, for example, are treated "disproportionately harshly." Civil rights are also coming under greater pressure worldwide.
By Lukas Bayer
A recent report found that Germany's four largest asset managers still hold over 28 billion US dollars in coal, oil and gas companies with plans to expand production.
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A study on business travel by multinational companies shows: Most companies hardly make any effort to reduce their carbon emissions from air travel. Only a handful of companies disclose their flight emissions.
By Nicolas Heronymus
China has been experiencing a renewables boom for years, and recently, there has been a boom in electricity storage systems. However, storage systems are an expensive safety net. Design flaws in the energy system make their rapid expansion necessary.
By Nico Beckert
Investments in renewable energy in Germany reached an all-time high last year, totaling 36.6 billion euros. Alongside solar installations, heat pumps played a significant role in this growth. Additionally, the share of renewables in the transportation sector is increasing.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Russia's war in Ukraine has serious climate consequences: Through combat operations, fires on the front line and necessary reconstruction, the war causes emissions twice as much as Belgium emits in a year. Also, global armament leads to greater CO2 emissions.
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