For the first time, wildfires are the main cause of tropical rainforest loss. The destruction was unprecedented in 2024, according to an analysis by the World Resources Institute.
By Lukas Bayer
According to an analysis based on corporate sustainability reports, the direct emissions of DAX companies fell in 2024. However, if Scope 3 emissions are included, the reported greenhouse gas emissions increase. According to the analysis, this is primarily due to better reporting standards.
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Economics Minister Katherina Reiche aims to reduce the electricity tax to the EU minimum level before the summer recess and to amend the controversial Building Energy Act (GEG) by year’s end.
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Until now, Iceland's CO₂ removal systems from the air were considered the world leaders. But now the Swiss company Climeworks is reporting sobering figures. Is the hype surrounding direct air capture over?
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The new special fund may deliver less additional funding for climate protection than originally promised. The Finance Ministry is reportedly planning to shift climate investments from the regular budget into the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF), and to use the fund to finance energy price relief measures. This is precisely the scenario the WWF warns against in a recent analysis.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In the high-profile climate case against RWE, the plaintiff’s request to remove a key expert witness on grounds of alleged bias has been rejected by the court, which found "clearly no grounds" for concern.
By Alexandra Endres
The new environment and climate minister faces major problems right at the start of his term of office: The Council of Experts warns that Germany is not on course for climate neutrality, the ministry first has to find its feet, and the coalition agreement remains vague on the social climate policy Schneider wants.
By Bernhard Pötter
The extent and frequency of forest fires in Europe are increasing, according to a recent report. It warns that urban regions that have been spared so far could also be affected in the future. Politicians must now take appropriate measures.
By Anja Graßl
Researchers in the UK see major potential in extracting carbon dioxide from the ocean. However, the technology still faces significant hurdles, and the current potential for marine CO₂ removal remains limited.
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Many countries in the EU are suffering from water shortages, which is why the EU Commission wants to encourage people to save water. Germany is also currently very dry. However, it is impossible to predict how rainfall will develop in the coming months.
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