Although the forest fire season has not yet officially begun, record areas are currently burning in the world's largest tropical wetland. Low water levels and drought are helping the fires to spread particularly well.
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New Zealand recently abandoned plans for a carbon tax on the agricultural sector – Denmark is now introducing one. This is made possible by a social compromise.
By Alexandra Endres
Interim assessment of the energy transition: Only the expansion of renewable electricity is on track in Germany. According to an expert report, progress is far too slow in all other areas and the German government will likely miss many of its targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
A broad alliance of various environmental associations has announced that it will file several constitutional complaints against Germany's new Climate Change Act, among other things, because the amendment violates the Federal Constitutional Court's climate resolution from 2021. Private individuals can also join the lawsuit.
By Fabian Löhe
In Hawaii, young individuals have secured a "historic" settlement through a climate lawsuit, mandating the local transportation department to reduce emissions.
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Germany has an extensive gas infrastructure that may become a stranded asset as gas usage declines. An article has outlined five strategies for organizing the dismantling of gas networks.
By Fabian Löhe
During the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, over 1,300 people died due to extreme heat. A rapid analysis suggests that the heatwave is linked to human-induced climate change. Additionally, millions of people in India, Gaza, the USA and around the Mediterranean are suffering from heatwaves.
By Nico Beckert
Siemens Energy has secured a major contract worth 1.4 billion euros from Saudi Arabia to build two gas and steam turbine power plants. The country aims to reduce emissions while continuing to utilize fossil fuels.
By Redaktion Table
Due to climate change, women will require more time in the future to collect drinking water, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). This is primarily due to rising temperatures and uncertain precipitation patterns.
By Fabian Löhe
A survey reveals broad support for progressive taxation of wealthy individuals and environmentally harmful companies. Higher earners in many countries also back increased income and wealth taxes for the rich.
By Lukas Bayer
