A new climate study warns of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) collapse. The consequences for Europe would be so severe that adaptation is no longer realistic.
By Nico Beckert
In a statement, the German Council for Sustainable Development (RNE) calls for the introduction of the climate money agreed in the German government's coalition agreement by next year at the latest.
By Carsten Hübner
The EU member states and the European Parliament have agreed on the Net-Zero Industry Act. The aim is to promote the wind and solar industry. However, support for CCS and nuclear energy is also planned.
By Till Hoppe
Dozens of emerging and developing countries are over-indebted or can barely borrow on the international capital market. However, many of these countries have a particularly high need for investment or great potential for climate and environmental action.
By Nico Beckert
Offshore wind turbine developer Ørsted plans to cut 800 jobs and withdraws from key markets. Turbine manufacturer Vestas, on the other hand, is optimistic about the new fiscal year.
By Nico Beckert
Last year, the size of the sea ice in the Antarctic declined sharply. In July, it lost an area the size of Algeria.
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January 2024 was the hottest since records began. Both the ocean surface temperature and the air temperature reached record levels.
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According to the International Energy Agency, the share of coal in the global electricity mix will peak in 2023. Renewables continue to enjoy strong growth.
By Bernhard Pötter
Environmental and climate organizations and the German trade union IGBCE call on the German government to reform the debt brake. They further demand that the reduction of fossil fuel subsidies and a tax on financial market income must also be put on the agenda.
By Nico Beckert
A joint initiative proposes the import of biomethane from Ukraine to Germany. But there are several hurdles.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
