According to a new calculation, the United States would emit around 800 billion tons more CO2 under Donald Trump than if it continued its current climate policy. However, it is still unclear whether the underlying assumption is correct.
By Nico Beckert
The climate targets of the world's largest banks are too low to meet the 1.5-degree limit. Moreover, most banks are failing to meet their own targets.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to the export of fossil fuels, Australia ranks among the countries with particularly high emissions. A new report suggests this is unlikely to change much by 2035.
By Lukas Bayer
The goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 is unlikely to be met for wind power, according to a new report by the think tank Ember. However, more than doubling is realistic – primarily due to China.
By Alexandra Endres
In the Wadden Sea, the effects of climate change are already more evident than in many other marine areas. While non-native species tend to benefit, native species have to adapt, albeit with limited possibilities. The coasts also suffer from the effects of climate change.
By Lukas Bayer
A large portion of the projects favored by the Inflation Reduction Act have been postponed, some indefinitely, according to research by the Financial Times. The reasons include worsening market conditions, declining demand and high uncertainty in the US election year.
By Alexandra Endres
At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
