The pH value of the oceans has already fallen so far in the last five years that they have exceeded an important threshold for acidification. This is the result of a study published for the UN Ocean Conference.
By Table.Briefings
The auto industry continues to push back against the combustion engine ban set for 2035. A draft position paper by the VDA reveals demands for a loosening of CO2 fleet regulations, which would lead to higher emissions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The number of approvals for new coal-fired power plants in the People's Republic remained relatively low in the first quarter. Greenpeace is confident that the carbon emissions in the energy sector are about to reach their peak.
By Table.Briefings
Socially disadvantaged people should also be given an incentive to switch to an electric vehicle. A new FÖS study proposes subsidies for small electric vehicles and social leasing.
By Table.Briefings
The European panel of experts on climate change warns against watering down the EU climate target for 2040 by allowing international certificates. However, the election result in Poland makes it more difficult to find a majority for an ambitious climate policy.
By Lukas Knigge
The debate about compulsory insurance for damage caused by natural hazards is being revived: According to the insurance industry, the cost of repairing storm damage amounted to EUR 5.7 billion last year.
By Table.Briefings
On Wednesday, the European Commission presented its assessment of the national energy and climate plans (NECPs). The overall picture is positive – except for Germany, which is falling short in the building and transport sectors.
By Lukas Knigge
A new study disproves the assumption that climate skeptics are hardly receptive to scientific arguments. Factual information could lead them to reconsider their view.
By Anja Graßl
Energy demand in Germany increased by 5.5 percent in the first quarter, primarily due to the cold winter. According to AG Energiebilanzen, renewables supplied less energy – especially wind power and water.
By Table.Briefings
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
