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Climate damage

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USA: Trump's government defends the fossil fuel industry in court.

Some US states have passed laws requiring the oil and gas industry to pay a share of the costs of climate damage – but the federal government is preventing implementation. This is shown in a new report on trends in climate litigation. In the future, the battle for the climate in the USA could increasingly be fought in court.

By Alexandra Endres

Analyse

Lliuya v. RWE: Why the dismissed lawsuit can still have a major impact.

The Hamm Higher Regional Court rejects the lawsuit brought by mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against RWE, but considers fossil fuel companies to be fundamentally responsible for the consequences of climate change. The plaintiff sees this as a groundbreaking success. RWE takes a completely different view.

By Alexandra Endres

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Forest fires: European cities particularly at risk.

The extent and frequency of forest fires in Europe are increasing, according to a recent report. It warns that urban regions that have been spared so far could also be affected in the future. Politicians must now take appropriate measures.

By Anja Graßl

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Gender gap: Male carbon footprint is significantly higher

On average, men cause a quarter more carbon emissions than women – according to a new study. The main reasons for this are differences in meat consumption and car use. The household constellation is particularly decisive.

By Anja Graßl

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Climate lawsuit against RWE: next hearing dates set

On March 17 and 19, the Hamm Higher Regional Court will continue to hear the lawsuit Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya filed against RWE. Ostensibly, the case is about 17,000 euros. But if Lliuya wins, many more climate lawsuits against companies could follow.

By Alexandra Endres

Analyse

Climate damage: Why compulsory insurance is becoming more realistic in Germany

In Italy, companies have to be insured against natural disasters since Jan. 1, 2024. There are also new attempts to make insurance mandatory in Germany in view of increasing climate damage. The next government is likely to be more open to compulsory insurance against natural disasters than the traffic light coalition was.

By Table.Briefings

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Insurance balance: How storm damage increased in 2023

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

Feature

USA: insurance companies surrendering to climate damage

In the USA, an increasing number of insurers are refusing coverage for property damage caused by rain and fire. As a result, many victims of severe weather events are left without insurance coverage. The dilemma: Risks are nearly uninsurable – or they make policies so expensive that nobody buys them.

By Isabel Adler