An international group of researchers warns that large parts of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by the middle of the century. Their study identifies threshold values that should not be exceeded in order to protect the ecosystem.
By Alexandra Endres
If the sea ice recedes, polar bears will have less time to hunt seals. A study concludes that this increases their risk of starvation.
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In order to achieve the planned tripling of renewable energies by 2030, trillions of US dollars need to be mobilized. According to a new study, much of the money is still needed. A reallocation of fossil investments would close the gap.
By Nico Beckert
Reforestation initiatives, the preservation of a river and the revitalization of entire landscapes are among the flagship projects honored by the UN. They show how a "large-scale and long-term restoration of ecosystems" can work.
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It is said that phasing out coal will not help the climate because the carbon credits are used elsewhere in EU emissions trading. The German government has now withdrawn these credits for 2021 and 2022 from the market and waived the income from them.
By Bernhard Pötter
Uganda has presented its energy transition plan: The government wants to eliminate energy poverty with renewables, an oil pipeline and a nuclear project and ensure a climate-neutral energy supply by 2065. This will require billions, including foreign investment.
By Viktor Funk
The military is paying more and more attention to the climate. Richard Nugee, retired Lieutenant General of the British Armed Forces, shows how much a country's security depends on the climate and how the armed forces can adapt.
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In a statement, the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) calls for the introduction of the climate money agreed in the German government's coalition agreement by next year at the latest.
By Carsten Hübner
Dozens of emerging and developing countries are over-indebted or can barely borrow on the international capital market. However, many of these countries have a particularly high need for investment or great potential for climate and environmental action.
By Nico Beckert
Offshore wind turbine developer Ørsted plans to cut 800 jobs and withdraws from key markets. Turbine manufacturer Vestas, on the other hand, is optimistic about the new fiscal year.
By Nico Beckert
