Global carbon emissions can be traced back to a handful of oil, gas, coal and cement companies. State-owned enterprises such as Saudi Aramco or Coal India contribute more CO2 emissions than their privately-owned competitors.
By Nico Beckert
In Germany, only one in three newly registered city buses was emission-free in 2024 – far fewer than in many other European countries. This is probably due to a lack of specifications and the withdrawal of subsidies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China's CO2 emissions rose by 0.7 percent in 2024. The People's Republic is in danger of missing an important climate target.
By Nico Beckert
At the World Conference on Nature in Rome, the states reached agreements. This also has an impact on climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
In Austria, the climate action ministry is being dismantled under the new government. However, the government program is committed to the EU climate target and promises a climate law.
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The two think tanks Agora Verkehrswende and Zukunft KlimaSozial are proposing that subsidies for electric vehicles should be staggered according to income in the future and that people who are particularly affected by rising CO₂ prices should receive targeted support.
By Alexandra Endres
At its 62nd plenary session in Hangzhou, China, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) decided on the scope and structure of the seventh assessment report. However, an important part of the timetable was postponed again. This could affect the work on the next Global Stocktake.
By Bernhard Pötter
Even in extreme scenarios, the Atlantic Ocean circulation (AMOC) is unlikely to collapse entirely. However, a new modeling study shows that it could break down significantly – with serious consequences for Europe in particular.
By Lukas Bayer
So far, many large companies from CO2-intensive sectors have received free carbon credits. The environmental organization WWF has called for this allocation to be restricted sooner than planned.
By Alex Veit
Over the next few years, the UK must step up its efforts, particularly in the areas of transport, buildings, industry and agriculture, in order to meet its climate targets. This is the advice of the CCC advisory body in its seventh carbon budget to reduce both energy costs and energy dependency.
By Lukas Bayer
