New satellite data indicates that the Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is approaching a tipping point faster than previously thought. Warm ocean water is flowing under the glacier, causing it to lift, lower and bend. If it melts completely, sea levels would rise by 60 centimeters.
By Lukas Bayer
Last year, storms caused insured damages worth billions of euros. Hail damage to vehicles led to high costs, especially because repair costs have increased. Insurers are now calling for a focus on climate adaptation instead of mandatory insurance.
By Lukas Bayer
Mangrove forests are in poor condition worldwide, with half of them potentially disappearing by 2050 if deforestation and climate change are not curtailed, according to a new study by the IUCN.
By Lukas Bayer
Current political measures are insufficient to meet the German government's efficiency targets for 2030, as highlighted by a new analysis from DENEFF and Prognos. Achieving these efficiency targets is crucial for meeting climate goals.
By Fabian Löhe
China is increasing spending on the development of its chip industry. To this end, Beijing is launching another multi-billion investment fund, to which the Ministry of Finance is contributing large sums of money.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan will not be allowed to attend the annual meeting of the World Health Organization. The island's government did not receive an invitation on Monday. Yet Taiwan's cooperation would be particularly important for the prevention of pandemics.
By Michael Radunski
The Politburo wants to mitigate financial risks more effectively. According to Xi Jinping's statements, the main aim is to strengthen the Party's control over the financial sector. The state press did not provide details of the new rules that have been adopted.
By Christiane Kuehl
Several heads of state and government from the Middle East will travel to China this week for a cooperation forum between China and the Arab states. Xi Jinping intends to give a keynote speech.
By Michael Radunski
China's highest security official Chen Wenqing has called for a "normalization" of the fight against terrorism in Xinjiang. Many experts now see Xinjiang as the epitome of state-organized forced labor in China.
By Michael Radunski
Last year, Federal Digital Minister Volker Wissing founded an Innovations Club with his three Baltic colleagues. The four states have now presented proposals for the realignment of the digital strategy.
By Corinna Visser
