17 heads of state from various country groups reaffirmed their commitment to climate action at a virtual summit. The USA was not present. UN chief Guterres warns that no government can stop the expansion of renewables.
By Bernhard Pötter
The SPD.Klima.Gerecht group, which includes young social democratic climate activists, calls for the German coalition contract to be rejected as it does not take climate action seriously. Member of the Bundestag Nina Scheer disagrees.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Following subsidy applications, heat pump sales figures have also risen significantly. However, the industry warns against further disrupting the market with a renewed debate about requirements and subsidy levels.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The World Bank spent less on climate change adaptation in 2024 than in previous years. Climate change could take a back seat at the spring meeting of the World Bank and the IMF.
By Nico Beckert
The urgency of the climate crisis continues to grow. Despite this, fewer and fewer people feel responsible in the fight against the climate crisis, according to a recent survey.
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At the World Bank's spring meeting, a panel of experts presents recommendations to tackle the triple crisis of sovereign debt, global warming and biodiversity loss. They want to change the international financial system.
By Alexandra Endres
According to a new study, the goal of installing hydrogen electrolyzers with a capacity of ten gigawatts in Germany by 2030 is likely to be achieved. In the longer term, however, more electrolyzers and additional hydrogen imports are essential.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Artificial intelligence is causing a massive increase in energy consumption worldwide. According to a forecast by BloombergNEF, data centers will use 8.6 percent of the power demand in the United States alone by 2035.
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According to forecasts by the IEA and OPEC, oil demand will grow less strongly than initially predicted as a result of the US tariffs. The falling oil price could therefore hurt US production.
By Nico Beckert
It is unusually dry in Germany. The German Weather Service (DWD) reports that it has rained less in recent months than it last did in 1931. After the holidays, the drought is likely to ease, at least regionally.
By Lukas Bayer
