How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The aviation industry is failing to meet its self-imposed climate targets, even though it has lowered its targets several times. Airlines are hardly making any progress in increasing the use of sustainable fuels.
By Nico Beckert
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A Belgian company is to support the DR Congo's state mining company in the utilization of germanium. The agreement follows Congolese discontent over an EU agreement with Rwanda.
By Arne Schütte
For Germany's transportation to roll climate-neutrally by 2045, swift investments are economically advantageous. Further delay risks the premature decommissioning of functional combustion engine vehicles.
By Alex Veit
The new forest condition survey for 2023 reveals a poor state of the forest – only every fifth tree is healthy. Here's why climate change is to blame for this situation.
By Fabian Löhe
If India and China were to pay compensation for a future coal phase-out similar to Western countries, the two largest coal consumers would face costs in the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
Rising temperatures apparently have greater impacts on the economy than previously believed. A new study has examined the effects of global temperature shocks – rather than local temperature changes – on economic development.
By Lukas Knigge
For the first time, Russia's Constitutional Court is examining a climate lawsuit. The plaintiffs argue that inadequate climate action in the country violates various fundamental rights.
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The Australian Labor government presented a new strategy for extracting natural gas on Thursday, despite Australia's continued commitment to being climate-neutral by 2050.
By Fabian Löhe
