According to researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research, groundwater levels in Southern Europe are not fundamentally at risk. Although regions with long dry periods are more vulnerable, there is hope.
By Lukas Knigge
What really helps in the fight against global warming, and what doesn't? In a new section, the website klimafakten.de provides an overview of frequently debated climate policy instruments. It is based on IPCC reports and other scientific studies.
By Alexandra Endres
Re-elected EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to introduce an EU fund that would benefit key technologies and the climate. Poland's former environment minister, Marcin Korolec, proposes ways of financing the project and distributing the funds. Germany stands to benefit.
By Experts Table.Briefings
A highway bridge in northwest China has collapsed after heavy rainfall. At least twelve people died and many are still missing.
By Fabian Peltsch
The EU must immediately and comprehensively reform the CO2 fleet regulation of passenger cars. This is the demand of a group of researchers led by Thomas Koch from Karlsruhe KIT. Otherwise, the sector will be at odds with the Paris climate targets in 2030.
By Lukas Knigge
To secure re-election, Ursula von der Leyen must garner support from a broad centrist coalition, writes Sabine Nallinger. This is a challenging endeavor where a green industrial deal could help, combining security, climate action and competitiveness.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a Europe-wide survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Europeans' knowledge of climate change, Germans show above-average awareness. However, there are demographic differences.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government wants to speed up the expansion of geothermal energy by, among other things, shortening deadlines in approval procedures. This is provided for in a draft bill from the BMWK, which is now being voted on. It is due to go before the cabinet in August.
By Alexandra Endres
On Monday, Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Budapest will therefore also be responsible for the EU's climate and environmental policy. Hungary's presidency will also take place in the shadow of the US elections.
By Lukas Knigge
