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The German Medical Association and the German Alliance on Climate Change and Health are calling for extreme heatwaves to be classified as natural disasters in order to pave the way for appropriate protective measures, both legally and organizationally.
By Kai Schöneberg
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
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 new EU climate target of a 90 percent reduction in emissions by 2040 is ambitious, but according to voices in Brussels, it is more flexible than before. The industry will receive aid for exports and also wants to use foreign credits in the ETS.
By Lukas Knigge
Involving citizens in climate policy leads to better decisions and strengthens trust in democratic processes, writes Tabea Lissner from the Robert Bosch Foundation. A new feasibility study shows how this can be done.
By Tabea Lissner
In view of climate change, the German Association of Cities is sounding the alarm: local authorities need more funds to finance heat protection measures.
By Kai Schöneberg
Germany and large parts of Europe are experiencing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures of over 40 degrees, tropical nights, and growing water shortages. Experts see climate change as a key driver of the increasing weather extremes.
By Lisa Kuner
The German government misses the deadline for submitting a climate action plan to the EU. Environmental and social organizations are calling for it to come quickly. They present a five-point paper for a fair climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
CCS and CDR are necessary for climate action. In Germany, CO₂ storage on land has so far been categorically ruled out despite its great potential. Wrongly so, argue Lukas Daubner and Julia Hönnecke from the Zentrum Liberale Moderne.
By Lukas Daubner and Julia Hönnecke