Yes, the German automotive industry needs support. But cutting back on climate targets is the wrong approach. Instead, the transition to e-mobility must be accelerated, for the good of car companies and the climate.
By Pauline Schur and Nikolas von Wysiecki
Cuts in development aid threaten to drastically reduce international climate financing, Oxfam and Care have calculated. Because loans are often used, the over-indebtedness of poor countries increases: According to these calculations, they have to raise USD 20 billion more annually for debt servicing than they receive in support at all.
By Nico Beckert
Namibia’s largest hydrogen project loses an important potential customer in Germany. Operators see “no impact” on the project’s future potential.
By Arne Schütte
The glaciers in Switzerland are melting at an increasing rate. Read why this makes the mountains more dangerous and what the future of the "eternal ice" could look like.
By Redaktion Table
The structure of Germany's 5,600 water suppliers is not prepared for climate change, says an expert commission. The sector is too fragmented and too fixated on technology, and prices are distorted. The industry disagrees.
By Kai Schöneberg
Turkey and Australia continue to compete for COP31, with Australia appearing to be the favorite. But a withdrawal is hardly an option for Turkey. If the two countries fail to reach an agreement, it could be Germany's turn again.
By Selin Ugurtas and Nico Beckert
US President Donald Trump's administration is dismantling the country's climate policy and focusing on increasing gas exports. The justifications for this policy, which Energy Secretary Chris Wright defends, are often based on dubious facts.
By Bernhard Pötter
People in slums and poor neighborhoods suffer the most: The number of hot days is rising sharply in 43 metropolitan areas worldwide. Particularly affected: COP30 host country Brazil.
By Kai Schöneberg
In the past three years, corporations have invested more than 28 billion US dollars in the exploration of new oil and gas reserves in Latin America and the Caribbean. Brazil's state-owned Petrobras is one of the leading investors – despite promises of climate-friendly restructuring. Two interactive tools show the details.
By Alexandra Endres
