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 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
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
Storms in Spain have claimed the lives of at least 72 people. It is the deadliest flooding in Europe since the disaster in the German Ahr valley. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and intensity of such flood disasters.
By Lukas Bayer
A new IEA report shows how much more efficient renewable energies are compared to fossil fuels – and how this growth market will triple by 2035. Despite all efforts in the USA and the EU, China will remain the largest producer of cleantech.
By Bernhard Pötter
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 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
