In a new study, the environmental organization Greenpeace criticizes the planned widespread use of CCS in Germany. It considered the technology is too expensive and should only be used in sectors with unavoidable residual emissions.
By Nico Beckert
In coordinated letters, European NGOs call on the EU Commission to take legal action against France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Ireland. The associations criticize allegedly inadequate national energy and climate plans.
By Alexandra Endres
The 1.5-degree limit will be exceeded for the first time in 2024. Forecasts by the EU Climate Change Service predict a temperature deviation of 1.55 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, making 2024 the warmest year on record.
By Lukas Bayer
The Canadian government plans to encourage the fossil fuel industry to decarbonize through emissions trading. Specifically, emissions in the sector are to be reduced by 35 percent by 2030 compared to 2019. While the oil and gas industry fears lower production, environmental organizations welcome the draft.
By Lukas Bayer
Climate change also poses challenges for psychology. A recent report calls for a national resilience plan and emphasizes the responsibility of psychologists and psychotherapists.
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The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: On the one hand, the link between climate and species action was emphasized at COP16 in Cali, but on the other hand, a conclusion failed due to the central issue that will also dominate Baku: money.
By Bernhard Pötter
The National Energy and Climate Plan is not sufficient to achieve the climate targets set by the EU, criticizes the DUH. It is impossible to estimate its actual impact. A realistic assessment of the necessary investments is missing.
By Alexandra Endres
In order to boost the consumption of renewable energy, China wants to expand its grids, accelerate the industry's electricity generation, and produce more green hydrogen.
By Nico Beckert
A new Lancet report states heat exposure leads to more health risks. The number of heat-related deaths is rising and heat stress leads to high financial losses.
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The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil – hosts of the COPs in 2023, 2024 and 2025 – want to increase oil and gas production by more than 30 percent in total by 2035, according to a new report. The main culprits, however, are the industrialized countries.
By Bernhard Pötter
