Wind and solar energy reduce the need to buy gas, oil and coal worldwide, according to an analysis by the IEA. Between 2010 and 2023, the spending of more than USD 1.3 trillion on fossil fuel imports was avoided.
By Kai Schöneberg
The number of climate protests is increasing worldwide. However, many actions are now directed against climate protection projects – such as the construction of a lithium mine in Serbia.
By Kai Schöneberg
In the past three years, corporations have invested more than 28 billion US dollars in the exploration of new oil and gas reserves in Latin America and the Caribbean. Brazil's state-owned Petrobras is one of the leading investors – despite promises of climate-friendly restructuring. Two interactive tools show the details.
By Alexandra Endres
Despite Trump's anti-climate policy, global investment in renewable energies rose to a record high in the first half of the year, according to Zero Carbon Analytics. Less for wind and solar in the USA, more in Europe.
By Kai Schöneberg
Heat is one of the deadliest consequences of global warming: Two-thirds of heat-related deaths in cities in summer are due to climate change, according to a rapid study. The risk is particularly high in Europe.
By Kai Schöneberg
