Ukraine: Zelenskiy rejects Chinese security guarantees
Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects China as a security guarantor in the event of a ceasefire. Russia had once again suggested Chinese involvement.
By Leonardo Pape
Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects China as a security guarantor in the event of a ceasefire. Russia had once again suggested Chinese involvement.
By Leonardo Pape
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research has compiled the first global map showing where the biosphere's boundaries have been exceeded. The analysis shows how biomass and natural carbon sinks can help mitigate climate change.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Tropical Forest Forever Facility promises forest protection at no public cost. But its financial model rests on a dangerous illusion – and could cost taxpayers billions. This also jeopardizes confidence in international climate finance.
By Max Alexander Matthey and Aidan Hollis
Climate change and increased evaporation are not the only reasons for the low level of groundwater recharge in the region in eastern Germany. It is also due to the better air after reunification, a new study shows.
By Kai Schöneberg
The Green Party criticizes the German draft budget for massively cutting funding for important climate projects. However, when it comes to the funding of heat networks and eco-friendly heating systems, this criticism is unjustified.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Since the Covid pandemic, domestic flights in Germany have practically halved. The aviation industry protests against high taxes and complains about restrictions. The German Environment Agency (UBA) fundamentally welcomes the reduction.
By Bernhard Pötter
The euro’s sharp appreciation is putting the EU's trade policy to the test. Owing to legal uncertainties, the EU Commission has so far refrained from taking action against currency manipulation by China, despite a highly imbalanced trade balance.
By János Allenbach-Ammann
More than 390,000 hectares have already burned this year. The government plans to declare the affected areas disaster zones next Tuesday.
By Isabel Cuesta
Google is making concessions to the European Commission (EC). The Alphabet subsidiary is allowing developers to direct users to other websites for app purchases. Google is not convinced by the solution.
By Corinna Visser
Starting Sept. 1, all employers in China must pay social insurance contributions for all employees. The new rule is intended to end the gray zone of "voluntary waiver," but it will hit small businesses and low-income workers particularly hard.
By Blanka Xia