Many cities and municipalities want to be more climate-neutral than the federal government. A survey shows that 72% have a climate action concept and 87% have full-time climate action officers. However, the Association of Cities and Towns is calling for more money from the federal and state governments.
By Kai Schöneberg
Trump's draft budget provides for drastic cuts to climate science at NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Earth observation via satellites would also be severely affected. While climate scientists are complaining, the European space community is preparing for more autonomy.
By Nico Beckert
Nature credits are intended to incentivize private financing for measures to restore biodiversity and natural habitats. The EU Commission has now presented a timetable for the development of the market design.
By Alex Veit
After a weak 2024, new EV registrations in Germany picked up noticeably in the first six months of 2025. BYD has seen particularly strong growth. The Chinese manufacturer is currently offering high discounts.
By Carsten Hübner and Lukas Bayer
Agriculture has major potential to contribute to EU climate neutrality – by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, storing carbon and providing alternatives to fossil raw materials. To mobilize this potential, the sector must finally become an integral part of the EU’s climate agenda.
By Christine Chemnitz and Harald Grethe
The expansion of photovoltaics must become cheaper – the Climate Neutrality Foundation of former State Secretary Rainer Baake agrees with Germany's Economy Minister Reiche. Unlike the latter, however, the Foundation does not want to slow down expansion.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Following parliamentary approval, Norway has submitted its climate plan for 2035 to the UN. Emissions are to be reduced by 70 to 75 percent by 2035, with utilizing Article 6. However, the oil and gas producing country has not set itself a net zero target.
By Lukas Bayer
France, Spain, Brazil, South Africa and other countries want to push ahead with the introduction of new taxes and levies for climate finance. Billions are to be mobilized with a billionaire's tax and levies on the premium flight segment.
By Nico Beckert
The German Cabinet approved a contract for gas drilling in the North Sea. The political opposition and environmentalists are appalled, while Economy Minister Reiche sees Germany's supply security strengthened.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Catholic bishops of Latin America, Africa and Asia are mobilizing ahead of the COP30: They demand a different global economy, compensation for the ecological debts of the North and the end of fossil fuels.
By Bernhard Pötter
