Healthier, humus-rich soils could absorb a large proportion of annual greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Save Soil. The organization calls for a switch to regenerative agriculture. The NDCs should take a much more systematic approach to including soil.
By Alexandra Endres
The goal of climate neutrality by 2045 is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. A study by the University of Hamburg reveals setbacks in several areas. The only effective efforts in achieving climate targets are those at municipal level and a trend towards more climate lawsuits, it concludes
By Lukas Bayer
Two Chinese production facilities for green ammonia have received certificates for the production of green hydrogen in accordance with EU standards. Until now, the European requirements have been considered difficult to meet.
By Manuel Berkel
In addition to the EU climate target for 2040, the EU environment ministers agreed on Wednesday morning on the European contribution to global greenhouse gas reduction for 2035 – the so-called NDC.
By Lukas Knigge
A study by the leading water industry associations BDEW and DVGW is the first to quantify the additional investment required by the water industry as a result of climate change running into billions of euros.
By Miriam Scheibe
After the USA withdrew from the Paris Climate Agreement, it was unclear whether representatives from the country would still attend COP30. Now the country has canceled its participation.
By Lisa Kuner
The Economics Minister would like to weaken the Building Energy Act. However, the Environment Minister has now made it clear that this is not an option for him.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
At its 63rd session, the IPCC adopted a working plan for 2026 and an outline for the CDR special report. However, there was no compromise on when the working groups’ reports should be available in 2028. This could mean a lack of data for the 2028 GST.
By Bernhard Pötter
The industry’s short-term expansion plans are a third higher than in 2021, according to the new survey. 96% of oil and gas producers worldwide continue to expand unabated.
By Kai Schöneberg
In future, scaffolders will receive compensation if they are unable to work due to the summer heat. The construction trade union wants to introduce similar regulations for all sectors.
By Okan Bellikli
