If the Amazon rainforest crossed its tipping point, rainfall as far as Argentina and Uruguay would be affected. Researchers still debate when the tipping point will be reached – and whether the entire rainforest will change or just parts of it.
By Alexandra Endres
In the UK, electricity generation from fossil fuels and nuclear power fell sharply last year. Coal, oil and gas fell to a 66-year low.
By Nico Beckert
Alrosa, the world's largest diamond mining company, is now on the EU sanctions list – as is its CEO.
By Redaktion Table
New hope for the Mercosur agreement: EU foreign affairs representative Josep Borrell suspects that Argentina is now ready for the free trade agreement after all.
By Redaktion Table
Drought is currently the least of Germany's problems. However, a look at deeper soil layers tells a different story.
By Bernhard Pötter
The parliament of the partially autonomous Republika Srpska will create its own electoral law for the elections in the part of the country. This was announced by President Milorad Dodik.
By Redaktion Table
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has queried the government about the state of China expertise. It considers the government's policies in this regard to be inadequate and criticizes the lack of essential data.
By Felix Lee
Due to weak growth data, the Beijing municipal government is penalizing officials who are too harsh on companies and not cooperative enough with the economy.
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There have been allegations of fraud regarding biodiesel from China for some time. Now, the German Emissions Trading Authority is looking into the matter: False information about the production of biodiesel is said to have been provided in a project in China.
By Amelie Richter
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported the discovery of four Chinese balloons beyond the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. The incident could have an impact on the upcoming elections.
By Fabian Peltsch
