The German government is appealing a climate ruling from last November. According to the ruling, it would need to implement immediate measures for the areas of transportation and buildings.
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For the second time, a push to globally assess and discuss the application of solar geoengineering SRM has failed at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). Countries distrust each other and argue over the scope and purpose of an investigation. Meanwhile, other actors are making moves.
By Goswami Urmi
In the USA, an increasing number of insurers are refusing coverage for property damage caused by rain and fire. As a result, many victims of severe weather events are left without insurance coverage. The dilemma: Risks are nearly uninsurable – or they make policies so expensive that nobody buys them.
By Isabel Adler
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wants to make global trade and the World Trade Organization greener. However, at the recently concluded WTO ministerial conference, she largely failed with her proposals.
By Goswami Urmi
The EU states added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the EU's climate targets.
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EU-wide sales of heat pumps fell slightly in 2023. However, sales in Germany grew – but the industry is still worried.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.
By Manuel Berkel
Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.
By Lukas Knigge
Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
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A majority of Germans demand more climate action from politicians. However, only a minority are willing to accept the higher cost of climate-damaging behavior.
By Horand Knaup
