Basel Committee in favor of disclosing climate-related risks in portfolios of financial institutions worldwide – apparently the USA was against this.
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China's CO₂ emissions have fallen in the last twelve months. For the first time, this was not due to an economic crisis, but to the rapid expansion of renewable energies, as a new analysis shows. Whether the trend continues also depends on the trade war with the USA and the design of Chinese economic stimulus programs.
By Nico Beckert
E-cars broke new sales records in most countries in the first quarter of 2025. While the markets in China, the USA and the UK grew strongly in 2024 in some cases, sales stagnated or declined in key EU countries, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
By Nico Beckert
Shell should no longer be allowed to develop new oil and gas fields and be obliged to set itself emission targets: This is the demand of the Dutch environmental organization Milieudefensie in a new climate lawsuit. They claim that the exploitation of the deposits causes more than five billion tons of CO2 emissions.
By Alexandra Endres
Increased risk of premature births, more complications during pregnancy: A new study shows that global warming is significantly increasing the number of dangerous days for expectant mothers.
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According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the past decade was the warmest ever recorded in Africa. Global warming is causing drought, hunger and displacement on the continent.
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Last week, Economics Minister Reiche spoke of putting "at least 20 gigawatts of gas-fired power plants" out to tender. This would go beyond the coalition agreement and has met with resistance.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Shortly before the COP30, right-wing political actors in Brazil are organizing two counter-conferences. Experts expect an extensive disinformation campaign. And this has already begun.
By Alexandra Endres
According to a new study, German gas imports are associated with far fewer methane emissions along the supply chain than the EU average. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows the major differences between the exporters: While Russia and the USA are among the dirtiest producers, Norway and the Netherlands are role models.
By Nico Beckert
The Trump administration wants to block reforms to improve international climate financing. It opposes a reform of the international financial system, rejects new climate levies (solidarity levies), and wants to reverse the long-standing consensus on the abolition of inefficient fossil fuel subsidies.
By Nico Beckert
