The offshore wind industry could triple its power generation capacity by 2030, according to optimistic forecasts from think tank Ember. However, both the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and IRENA have revised down previous forecasts.
By Nico Beckert
Human dependence on fossil fuels is causing heat, air pollution and the spread of infectious diseases. A new report shows the extent of the damage.
By Redaktion Table
According to an Oxfam study, the investments of 308 billionaires lead to more CO₂ emissions than the emissions of 118 countries. The super-rich often invest in particularly climate-damaging companies.
By Nico Beckert
The absorption capacity of carbon sinks on land and in the oceans is reaching its limits. This is one of ten findings from climate science that were published today.
By Lisa Kuner
Initial indications of China’s new five-year plan for the period from 2026 to 2030 point to a cautious approach to climate policy. Coal consumption could remain high.
By Nico Beckert
The impacts of climate change are disproportionately expensive for EU member states. An analysis shows that they exceed investments in climate protection by many times.
By Lukas Bayer
UNFCCC cannot provide any projections or temperature estimates in its current synthesis by NDCs because only a third of the countries have submitted their reports. Despite a positive trend, progress is far too slow to achieve Paris climate targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
Citing the controversial concept of "temperature neutrality", New Zealand is significantly weakening its reduction target for methane emissions. Scientists warn of a dangerous precedent.
By Marc Daalder
While the importance of the climate crisis is declining in politics, business and the public domain, the consequences of global heating are being hotly debated by military and security advisors. In the USA and at COP30, however, the issue of the climate and risks to security is being sidelined.
By Bernhard Pötter
Sales of heat pumps are rising fast. According to the industry association, this does not pose any problems for power grids. However, an expert report on the issue leaves a number of questions unanswered.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
