Storms in Spain have claimed the lives of at least 72 people. It is the deadliest flooding in Europe since the disaster in the German Ahr valley. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and intensity of such flood disasters.
By Lukas Bayer
A new Lancet report states heat exposure leads to more health risks. The number of heat-related deaths is rising and heat stress leads to high financial losses.
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Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The British Climate Change Committee advises the UK to adopt an ambitious NDC. It also makes proposals for a carbon budget.
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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
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
In more and more regions around the world, the economy is growing while emissions are falling. This is the result of a new study. But progress is still too slow.
By Alexandra Endres
The emissions for which the super-rich are responsible are fueling the climate crisis. This is the conclusion of a recent report. German billionaires are also responsible for huge amounts of emissions.
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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
Germany and India are driving forward their cooperation on climate policy with a joint roadmap for green hydrogen. The roadmap is intended to help decarbonize both economies. In addition, both countries are committed to a global solar energy transition.
By Goswami Urmi
