Climate change has increased both the probability and the intensity of heatwaves. A research team has now analyzed exactly how large carbon emitters contribute to this.
By Lisa Kuner
Environment Minister Schneider criticizes the fact that companies are backing out of their environmental and climate protection commitments. Consumers should demand that promises are kept.
By Bernhard Pötter
The venues for the next soccer World Cup are at risk from the climate crisis, according to a recent report. In addition to heat, rainfall and flooding could also affect the games in the future.
By Redaktion Table
Tapping into climate financing and presenting African solutions: These were the priorities of the 2nd African Climate Summit. The summit in the capital Addis Ababa was also Ethiopia's dress rehearsal for its bid for COP32. The country also presented its new NDC.
By Lukas Bayer
While the Federal Environment Agency and NGOs are calling for the reduction of climate-damaging subsidies, the German government states in its latest subsidy report that there are hardly any. This is due to different definitions and assessments.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German government does not want to disproportionately burden low-income earners with the climate-neutral transition of housing, promises State Secretary for Construction Sören Bartol. The head of the consumer advice center, Ramona Pop, warns of rising energy prices.
By Kai Schöneberg
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 and Lukas Knigge
The debate about the EU's 2040 climate target had the potential to divide the coalition. The SPD in particular was furious. Now the Chancellor has personally made it clear that the coalition agreement applies.
By Lukas Knigge and Horand Knaup
The debate surrounding the EU's 2040 climate target has the potential to divide the coalition. The Federal Chancellery apparently aims to leave the decision on the climate target to the heads of state and government in the European Council.
By Lukas Knigge and Bernhard Pötter
The planned amendment to the building code will lead to more urban sprawl and luxury apartments, criticize DUH and BAK. "Building without sense and reason" violates the Climate Protection Act and the federal government's sustainability strategy.
By Kai Schöneberg
