The climate crisis could wipe out half of global economic output in the future, warns a report by the British Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the University of Exeter. The World Economic Forum in Davos also sees environmental risks as a major threat.
By Alexandra Endres
Climate researcher and economist Gianluca Grimalda lost his job at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) because he wanted to travel in the most climate-friendly way possible. He has now been granted a settlement. Grimalda wants to donate 75,000 euros of the money to climate action and activism.
By Lukas Bayer
Climate Alliance Germany has conducted a survey which shows that most Germans expect the next German government to do more to protect the climate. The alliance of 150 organizations has now made concrete demands of the parties in the election campaign.
By Lukas Bayer
The Norwegian energy company Equinor has corrected its claim that it stores one million tons of CO2 annually in its Sleipner project. Official data shows a significantly lower number.
By Lukas Knigge
While widespread fires are still raging in Los Angeles, a look at the last five years shows that individual fire disasters and massive forest fires are rising and fueling the climate crisis even further.
By Bernhard Pötter
Contrary to previous assumptions, the Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC) has remained stable in recent decades. However, a new study shows that this is no all-clear for the tipping point.
By Lukas Bayer
In northern Chile, the electricity supplier AES wants to produce green hydrogen and possibly ammonia. The construction of wind and solar power plants and battery storage is also being considered. The European Southern Observatory warns of dangers for astronomical research.
By Alexandra Endres
Transport emissions in the EU could reach a peak this year and then fall. This is the conclusion of a recent report. Stricter legal regulations make this possible.
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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited four African countries. On his agenda: implementing the results of the FOCAC summit. In Nigeria, he also announced security aid.
By Arne Schütte
Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
