Shortly before the harvest, China's authorities are warning of high temperatures and drought, which could jeopardize wheat production. Climate change is already jeopardizing the economic performance, food supply, and health of the Chinese population. China's adaptation strategy has some gaps.
By Angela Köckritz
Shortly before the harvest, China's authorities are warning of high temperatures and drought, which could jeopardize wheat production. Climate change is already jeopardizing the economic performance, food supply, and health of the Chinese population. China's adaptation strategy has some gaps.
By Nico Beckert
A study by Oxfam shows that the lack of water and food is increasing rapidly in entire regions of Africa. One of the main causes is the climate crisis.
By Carsten Hübner
The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.
By Alexandra Endres
A new study shows that climate change is making many cities either drier or wetter. Over 500 billion working hours are lost worldwide due to heat stress and humidity.
By Nico Beckert
The wildfires in Los Angeles are not only threatening people and homes, but also the entire fire insurance system in California. Companies are canceling contracts, policies are becoming more expensive and the state is being asked to step in. Climate damage is becoming increasingly difficult to insure.
By Bernhard Pötter
More and more start-ups aim to produce food ingredients using new production processes and without the use of arable land. The idea is also to utilize CO2 from industrial processes. And all without any difference in taste.
By Nick Nuttall
In the world's most populous country, the new government announces its climate policy direction along with the budget: further investments in renewables and planning for a CO2 market. However, India will remain dependent on coal for a long time.
By Goswami Urmi
An overview warns of overheating in cities with lots of concrete and hardly any green spaces. However, many German cities fare comparatively well. There is no new money for a government heat strategy.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the "Third Plenum," China named the reduction of CO2 emissions as an important political goal. Politicians are currently negotiating a new climate plan (NDC). The rapid expansion of renewables and reports that CO2 emissions have peaked should not obscure the challenges. Three factors are slowing down China's climate policy.
By Nico Beckert
