Never before have so many new e-cars been registered in Germany in the first half of a year as in 2025 – this is shown by the latest BDEW Electromobility Monitor. As a result, average CO₂ emissions also fell.
By Lukas Bayer
Global warming led to severe droughts and devastating floods last year. The lakes were too warm and their water levels too high. At the same time, all glacier regions worldwide reported a loss of ice, according to the WMO.
By Kai Schöneberg
Around a third of all projects run by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) worldwide are energy and climate projects. GIZ rates many of them as "successful." In fragile states, however, sustainability projects are now almost impossible to implement.
By Horand Knaup
The Papal States wants to reduce its emissions by 28% by 2035 and preach climate protection. At the beginning of October, a special conference hosted by Pope Leo XIV will debate the consequences of the encyclical "Laudato Si."
By Bernhard Pötter
Heat is one of the deadliest consequences of global warming: Two-thirds of heat-related deaths in cities in summer are due to climate change, according to a rapid study. The risk is particularly high in Europe.
By Kai Schöneberg
Following the postponement of the EU's 2040 climate target, the European environment ministers will also postpone the NDC, which is important for the COP30. However, the declaration of intent could already define a target range for the European contribution.
By Lukas Knigge
The Germany Ministry of Economics wants to change the EU's legal framework for producing hydrogen and is willing to accept a higher capacity utilization of gas and coal-fired power plants. A study makes good arguments for a large power plant operator.
By Manuel Berkel
Five authors have produced a controversial climate report for the Trump administration that contradicts scientific findings. After complaints and an uprising from the scientific community, the government has now disbanded the group. But the report continues to have an impact.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study shows that extreme weather caused around EUR 43 billion in damage in Europe this summer. Three countries are particularly affected. Even with conservative estimates, the damage continues to rise.
By Lisa Kuner
Brazil is collecting ideas to advance global climate financing at the COP30. One proposal: emissions trading with a coalition of the willing should generate revenue, finance social aid, decarbonize the economy and prevent carbon leakage.
By Daniela Chiaretti
