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
The highest scientific bodies in Germany and China have called for increased efforts to decarbonize all sectors. This includes more research, more cooperation, a carbon price, funding for renewables and CCS, social compensation and more transparency.
By Bernhard Pötter
In more and more regions around the world, the economy is growing while emissions are falling. This is the result of a new study. But progress is still too slow.
By Alexandra Endres
The German Energy Efficient Building Envelope Association expects 0.69% of the building stock to undergo energy-efficient refurbishment this year. Much more would be needed to achieve the climate targets.
By Alexandra Endres
The British Climate Change Committee advises the UK to adopt an ambitious NDC. It also makes proposals for a carbon budget.
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The emissions for which the super-rich are responsible are fueling the climate crisis. This is the conclusion of a recent report. German billionaires are also responsible for huge amounts of emissions.
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Global warming favors the spread of pathogens in the Arctic. A study shows that polar bears are now becoming infected much more frequently.
By Redaktion Table
The hearings before the International Court of Justice are due to start in December. The decision is not binding, but is likely to have a political impact.
By Alexandra Endres
Researchers warn that the IPCC has underestimated the risk that the collapse of this vital ocean current could threaten human livelihoods in Europe and beyond. That is why renowned climate researchers are urgently calling on the countries of Northern Europe to take action.
By Alexandra Endres
