Since the Covid pandemic, domestic flights in Germany have practically halved. The aviation industry protests against high taxes and complains about restrictions. The German Environment Agency (UBA) fundamentally welcomes the reduction.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research has compiled the first global map showing where the biosphere's boundaries have been exceeded. The analysis shows how biomass and natural carbon sinks can help mitigate climate change.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility promises forest protection at no public cost. But its financial model rests on a dangerous illusion – and could cost taxpayers billions. This also jeopardizes confidence in international climate finance.
By Max Alexander Matthey and Aidan Hollis
EU investments for the Green Deal are at risk: The Centre for European Policy calls for strategic risk management to reduce barriers, safeguard costs and secure EUR 500 billion annually for decarbonization.
By Lukas Knigge
Southern Europe is facing increasingly severe wildfires. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wants to better prepare the country against climate disasters. Climate change deniers from the far-right Vox party are part of the governments in the particularly affected regions.
By Nico Beckert
The German government intends to submit its response on time to the four climate-related constitutional complaints filed by NGOs, as requested by the Federal Constitutional Court. The organizations bringing the cases are hoping for concrete tightening of the Climate Protection Act and for measures in the transport sector.
By Alexandra Endres
An increasing number of utility providers are offering biogas tariffs, which are a prerequisite for installing new gas heating systems. However, they are more than 30 percent more expensive than standard gas contracts – making gas heating even less economically attractive.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Adaptation measures have reduced flood damages in Europe by more than half since 1950 compared with a scenario without such measures, according to a new study. But in the past two decades, too little has been done, and damages could rise again.
By Nico Beckert
After the collapse of negotiations for a global plastics treaty, researchers and NGOs are criticizing both the influence of the fossil fuel industry and the UN process.
By Lisa Kuner
Biomass is currently used mainly for heating and transportation. But wood and natural carbon are also central to decarbonizing industry, the German Energy Agency (dena) warns. It is now calling for comprehensive planning for the use of biomass.
By Bernhard Pötter
