On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the climate crisis using drastic words. He particularly addressed the fossil fuel industries directly and called for a rapid phase-out of coal, oil and gas.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new report concludes that far too little CO2 has been removed from the atmosphere so far. In particular, new methods such as CCS only account for a very small proportion.
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The global temperature rise has been higher than ever before in each of the past twelve months. In addition to the continued high carbon emissions, El Niño has also contributed to this.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global target of tripling renewable energies is likely to be missed. Expansion must be accelerated in almost all regions worldwide. The IEA proposes that specific targets be included in national UN climate plans.
By Nico Beckert
Permafrost soils are not a global tipping point, scientists reveal in a new study. However, this is no cause for complacency.
By Nico Beckert
Four out of ten Europeans see climate change as the greatest immediate threat to their lifestyle. They are particularly concerned about extreme weather and drinking water supplies. Many wish for policies that consider future climate costs today, according to a survey.
By Lukas Bayer
The Expert Council for Climate Issues disputes the optimistic assessment of the federal government: With the currently planned measures, the 2030 climate target will be missed. The BMWK (Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action) remains unfazed and rejects the central demand of the council.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Among executives in German companies, important EU funding programs for climate action are hardly known. This is the finding of a new survey.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate change has made the floods in Brazil twice as likely. El Niño has also increased the probability of heavy rainfall, according to a WWA report.
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India experienced multiple heatwaves in March and May, resulting in at least 56 deaths and tens of thousands of heatstroke cases, according to local media reports. The extreme heat is expected to subside by Wednesday.
By Lukas Bayer
