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
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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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
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
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
Climate change is intensifying pressure on insurance companies, as natural disasters become increasingly hazardous and projects like wind and solar parks require insurance. The insurance industry will play a crucial role in the energy transition.
By Redaktion Table
According to insiders, India plans to build significantly more coal-fired power plants in 2025 and beyond than in the past.
By Lukas Bayer
Grid data is important for the energy transition. An alliance of science, industry and associations is therefore calling for better access to this data. The Federal Network Agency is open for discussions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
On Monday, a US judge dismissed a lawsuit by oil giant ExxonMobil against the activist group Arjuna Capital. At ExxonMobil's annual general meeting, the group wanted to persuade the company to do more for the climate – without success.
By Lukas Bayer
A new study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) calls for federal funding for the Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF). Important funding and investment programs for climate protection would otherwise come to a standstill.
By Fabian Löhe
