The Committee on Climate Action and Energy in the German parliament will be chaired by a climate expert from the Left Party in the upcoming legislative period. Its members include experts, deniers and those who are a blank slate in environmental policy. The number of female former ministers is remarkably high.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study suggests that plants and animals in mountainous regions adapt better to climate change than previously assumed, thus calling previous theories into question. However, experts warn that interpretations should be made with caution. Meanwhile, there is little hope for glaciers.
By Anja Graßl
For the first time, Latin American countries are no longer pursuing plans to expand coal power. Honduras and Brazil have scrapped the two remaining projects. Honduras has also joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance.
By Nico Beckert
Environmental organizations accuse Azienda Elettrica Ticinese of jeopardizing the coal phase-out with a compensation lawsuit.
By Alex Veit
Unlike in the US, German banks stay their ESG course. Large private banks stick to their climate plans.
By Redaktion Table
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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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
