Climate change affects genders differently. This is why feminist voices demand that climate policy also consider gender. Many projects show how this can work in practice.
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In Bangladesh, two out of three coastal districts see poorer people facing a greater impact from weather extremes than the wealthy. Climate change exacerbates their situation. A new analysis reveals targeted measures to counteract this trend.
By Lukas Bayer
An area larger than four times the size of Berlin has already burned in Texas, and the fires are not yet under control. The extent of the damage is unclear. Meanwhile, record emissions from wildfires have been detected in South America. Experts urgently advise better landscape management.
By Alexandra Endres
According to a new study, facilities for filtering CO2 from the atmosphere are expected to remain more expensive than previously anticipated in the future. Cost reductions are proving to be challenging. This is bad news for global climate goals.
By Nico Beckert
European Union member states are discussing whether manufacturers of fossil fuels should contribute to the costs of climate change. Public funds are insufficient for future climate financing.
By Redaktion Table
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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The EU Commission does not intend to protect the domestic solar industry from competition from Chinese dumping by imposing trade restrictions. However, it advocates for ambitious sustainability and resilience criteria.
By Manuel Berkel
The concern that the phase-out of nuclear power would lead to increased coal power was unfounded: This winter, German coal-fired power plants produced the lowest amount of electricity in decades.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
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
