Contamination of European waters with PFAS compounds is widespread. The European Environment Agency points to gaps in the controls. It remains to be seen whether the EU will restrict the use of these barely degradable chemicals.
By Alex Veit
Chinese archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old silk remains in Sanxingdui. They believe that the textiles were used in rituals to communicate between heaven and earth.
By Angela Köckritz
The party career of former Agriculture Minister Tang Renjian was already over. Now the 61-year-old is also in prison for corruption.
By Marcel Grzanna
The Chinese government imposes visa restrictions on American officials "who have behaved badly." This is Beijing's response to US sanctions in connection with the conviction of Hong Kong democracy activists.
By Angela Köckritz
Following an extensive hacker attack, the USA sanctioned the Chengdu-based cybersecurity company Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company and its employee Guan Tianfeng. In April 2020, they allegedly planted malware on thousands of computers worldwide.
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A study by the think tank Epico Klimainnovation criticizes the green steel seal of the German Steel Federation. It hinders the circular economy and obscures actual CO2 emissions. The industry association disagrees.
By Alex Veit
In 2025, the climate research institute MCC will be integrated into PIK. This expansion will enable PIK to build up capacities for forward-looking topics.
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Donor countries have pledged a record 100 billion US dollars for a three-year replenishment of the World Bank's fund for the poorest countries, providing a vital lifeline in their fight against crushing debt, climate catastrophe, inflation, and conflict.
By Redaktion Table
In the Committee on Budgetary Control, Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin commented on the criticism of contracts between CINEA, the Commission's executive agency, and environmental NGOs. The Commission's review of the contracts had not yet been completed.
By Markus Grabitz
Heat-related deaths could increase significantly, especially among young people. This is the conclusion of a recent study. Previous research assumed that older people were particularly affected.
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