Brazil is currently experiencing the worst drought since records began. This causes wildfires to spread more quickly and threatens the power supply in some regions.
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In the scandal surrounding possible fraud with UER certificates for carbon reduction, the affected biofuel industry has now spoken out. They demand swift clarification, stricter rules, and a dialogue with the government.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new bill is intended to facilitate the use of geothermal energy in Germany. Some permits will become superfluous; others will be issued more quickly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
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
The Federal Ministry of Education and Research's flagship project, H2Mare, for directly producing hydrogen from an offshore wind turbine, has reported initial progress. In the future, green hydrogen could be produced without a grid connection, making it cheaper.
By Lukas Bayer
Sweden's right-wing government wants to scrap the tax on airline tickets from mid-2025. The aim is to increase competitiveness and reduce prices. Environmental associations criticize the plan.
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
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
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 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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