In an open letter, former heads of state and Nobel Prize winners have called on the United Nations to include fossil fuels in an important UN climate treaty. They have been omitted from the current draft, which has caused great outrage.
By Lukas Bayer
The Arab group of countries has called on developed countries to contribute 441 billion US dollars annually to climate financing. Other countries continue to hold back with concrete figures. The fronts continue to harden in the dispute over the inclusion of new donor states.
By Nico Beckert
The most important climate action technologies are already available and are becoming increasingly efficient and affordable. A recent report shows the enormous innovations in solar, wind and battery technology.
By Nico Beckert
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
According to the latest data from the World Resources Institute (WRI), wildfires are getting worse. In 2023, flames destroyed almost twice as much tree area as 20 years ago. Global warming is an important driver. These wildfires also endanger important tropical forests, for example, in the Amazon region.
By Alexandra Endres
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
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
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
