Five authors have produced a controversial climate report for the Trump administration that contradicts scientific findings. After complaints and an uprising from the scientific community, the government has now disbanded the group. But the report continues to have an impact.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study shows that extreme weather caused around EUR 43 billion in damage in Europe this summer. Three countries are particularly affected. Even with conservative estimates, the damage continues to rise.
By Lisa Kuner
Ghana has launched Africa's first climate action agreement as part of the Paris Agreement. In an agreement with Switzerland, CO₂ credits from the use of clean cookstoves are traded. There is praise and criticism from experts.
By Samuel Ajala
Brazil is collecting ideas to advance global climate financing at the COP30. One proposal: emissions trading with a coalition of the willing should generate revenue, finance social aid, decarbonize the economy and prevent carbon leakage.
By Daniela Chiaretti
Ahead of the UN General Assembly and COP30, climate science and the UN process are under internal and external pressure. Hans-Otto Pörtner argues that the structures of the IPCC and UNFCCC should also be changed for greater efficiency as part of UN reforms.
By Hans-Otto Pörtner
The CO₂ price for road traffic and building heating begins in 2027. Despite extensive preparation, some EU countries are still lagging in implementation. This is also due to concerns about the cost of the ETS 2 for consumers.
By Lukas Knigge
A system for rewarding CO₂ savings could enable manufacturers to continue producing combustion engines beyond 2035. Renewable fuels, a new vehicle category and climate action in production are being discussed.
By Markus Grabitz
The environment ministers will not decide on the EU's 2040 climate target at their special council meeting on Thursday. The heads of state and government are to discuss it first at the summit. Germany's position was decisive.
By Lukas Knigge
German farmers can breathe a sigh of relief this year: The yield and quality of the wheat harvest are solid. Nevertheless, it is clear what the sector needs to prepare for in the face of climate change.
By Steffen Bach
Parts of the industry and the EU are calling for changes to the planned phase-out of combustion engines by 2035. Studies show: This would drive up CO₂ emissions in the EU because there are currently no "open-technology" alternatives.
By Bernhard Pötter, Lukas Knigge
