Global warming favors the spread of pathogens in the Arctic. A study shows that polar bears are now becoming infected much more frequently.
By Redaktion Table
The hearings before the International Court of Justice are due to start in December. The decision is not binding, but is likely to have a political impact.
By Alexandra Endres
The COP29 presidency has presented the non-binding declarations and commitments that are to be adopted alongside the binding decisions in Baku. These include a ceasefire, renewables, tourism and methane. However, important questions remain unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
Researchers warn that the IPCC has underestimated the risk that the collapse of this vital ocean current could threaten human livelihoods in Europe and beyond. That is why renowned climate researchers are urgently calling on the countries of Northern Europe to take action.
By Alexandra Endres
Despite extremely favorable conditions, the heat pump loans from the German state-owned KfW Bank are hardly used. Apparently, they are not attractive to banks. Instead, many customers opt for the significantly more expensive loans offered by commercial providers, who profit handsomely.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
An unusual coalition in support of introducing a climate bonus: The SME association and the Klima-Union are working on similar concepts, with support from the CDA and the Ludwig-Ehrhard-Stiftung.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A new study has shown that the state-owned Azerbaijani oil and gas company SOCAR plays a pivotal role in the country's politics: It secures revenue for the state, invests in the expanding gas business with Europe and is controlled by the president.
By Bernhard Pötter
NGO representatives urge the German government to invest generational capital while considering climate and human rights. This would send an important signal to other investors and the financial sector as a whole. They are responding to an interview with Kenfo CEO Anja Mikus in Table.Briefings.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Whether someone believes misinformation and is therefore against wind power does not depend on knowledge, but on one's worldview. This is the conclusion of a new study.
By Alexandra Endres
One-third of the drought in the summer of 2022, which affected large parts of Europe, can be attributed to man-made climate change. Delayed climate effects also played a role.
By Lukas Bayer
