In the UK, electricity generation from fossil fuels and nuclear power fell sharply last year. Coal, oil and gas fell to a 66-year low.
By Nico Beckert
If the Amazon rainforest crossed its tipping point, rainfall as far as Argentina and Uruguay would be affected. Researchers still debate when the tipping point will be reached – and whether the entire rainforest will change or just parts of it.
By Alexandra Endres
In 2024, new legislation and important energy and climate policy dates are on the agenda. An overview.
By Redaktion Table
Drought is currently the least of Germany's problems. However, a look at deeper soil layers tells a different story.
By Bernhard Pötter
The flood disaster in northern Germany is unfolding as many climate models have predicted: extreme rainfall in wetter winters meets infrastructure that has barely been adapted so far. Measures and rules have been adopted, but little has yet been implemented.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nick Nuttall looks back on a diverse career: From stockbroker to UNFCCC spokesperson and finally to rock singer. The communications expert continues to search for positive climate narratives.
By Redaktion Table
There is no crystal ball for predicting developments – but when it comes to the climate, some things are relatively clear: global warming will continue, the UN process will revolve around the fossil fuel phase-out, finance will be a key issue, and elections will change politics. An outlook for the coming year.
By Bernhard Pötter
Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.
By Redaktion Table
This year was a pivotal year for climate policy: record temperatures, the start of the fossil fuel phase-out, the success of renewables, debates about financing. But what really mattered? A review of 2023.
By Bernhard Pötter
The national climate targets of EU members fall short of EU emission targets. This is what the Commission writes in its assessment of the draft National Energy and Climate Plans (NECP).
By Lukas Knigge
