The EU environment ministers want to make the climate targets for 2040 more flexible. On Wednesday night, they agreed on a target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gases, whereby up to five percentage points can be achieved in other European countries.
By Lukas Knigge
In addition to the EU climate target for 2040, the EU environment ministers agreed on Wednesday morning on the European contribution to global greenhouse gas reduction for 2035 – the so-called NDC.
By Lukas Knigge
Ahead of the German Chancellor’s trip to COP30, many players are trying to make the climate issue attractive to Friedrich Merz. Their arguments emphasize national security, protecting the economy, German interests and respect for laws and treaties.
By Bernhard Pötter
After the USA withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, it was unclear whether representatives from the country would still attend COP30. Now the country has canceled its participation.
By Lisa Kuner
At its 63rd session, the IPCC adopted a working plan for 2026 and an outline for the CDR special report. However, there was no compromise on when the working groups’ reports should be available in 2028. This could mean a lack of data for the 2028 GST.
By Bernhard Pötter
The industry’s short-term expansion plans are a third higher than in 2021, according to the new survey. 96% of oil and gas producers worldwide continue to expand unabated.
By Kai Schöneberg
A study by the leading water industry associations BDEW and DVGW is the first to quantify the additional investment required by the water industry as a result of climate change running into billions of euros.
By Miriam Scheibe
Why has the Hectoria Glacier in eastern Antarctica shrunk by an alarming 800 meters a day? US researchers have discovered a mechanism that could have a significant impact on sea level rise predictions.
By Kai Schöneberg
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 movers and shakers on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
Once again, Bavaria wanted to be better, faster and further ahead than the rest of the country — and achieve net zero emissions by 2040. But it never really had a plan and that is why it has failed. Now, the pioneers can be found elsewhere.
By Bernhard Pötter
