Researchers have investigated the connection between climate fluctuations and crop yields in China. The results show that pests are migrating from Southeast Asia to China, threatening the rice harvest.
By Emily Kossak
China recently approved the construction of ten new reactors. Now, emergency response will be improved.
By Emily Kossak
They are considered power guzzlers, the backbone of digitalization and an aid in managing the transformation: waste heat from servers or data centers can be used locally to reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating.
By Table.Briefings
A study warns that meat production in Germany in particular has a hugely detrimental effect on the climate, environment and health. However, the new German government does not want to take countermeasures.
By Table.Briefings
Stone, carbon fibers and biochar are the components of a new type of wall that stores CO₂ and could therefore help to decarbonize the construction sector. But approving it as a building material takes time and money. It is therefore likely to be some time before the material can be used on a large scale.
By Alexandra Endres
According to the Copernicus report, Europe experienced the warmest year since records began in 2024. Particularly striking are extreme weather contrasts and deadly floods. Read about what stands out in Table.Briefings.
By Lukas Knigge
Climate action will likely play a much smaller role in the next German government than under the previous one. This is suggested by the coalition contract, the distribution of responsibilities, and the minimal mention of this topic. While climate action will return to the Ministry of the Environment (SPD), the energy agenda will remain in the CDU-led Ministry of Economic Affairs.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Stockholm Environment Institute's EU Green Policy Tracker aims to create more transparency about the implementation of European climate policy in the member states. The initial study on Sweden and Estonia already reveals gaps.
By Lukas Knigge
Until recently, the EU Commission and the German government had blocked a trilogue agreement on the prevention of microplastic pollution. Easier rules for small companies finally broke the deadlock.
By Lukas Knigge
Shortly before the IMO negotiations concerning climate protection measures in global shipping were supposed to be concluded, the US disrupted the talks. It withdrew and threatened retaliation against all countries that did not comply.
By Alexandra Endres
