Climate change is intensifying wildfires, especially in northern regions, says fire researcher Thomas Hickler. If the Paris climate targets were met, humanity could probably "still adapt quite well in fighting forest fires." But above the two-degree limit, things will become problematic.
By Alexandra Endres
The USA's Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) came into force a year ago. And the billion-dollar subsidy program is showing initial successes: It is helping to reduce emissions, attracting investment in green industries and creating industrial jobs. Critics criticize the high price.
By Nico Beckert
Globally, the shift away from coal usage in steel production is seen as a crucial climate mitigation issue. However, China, the world's largest steel producer by far, is moving too slowly. Experts criticize the loopholes in Chinese steel regulations.
By Nico Beckert
Minister for Agriculture Cem Özdemir talks about trench warfare, his goals for a policy of common sense, and warns against black-and-white thinking in the discussion about new genetic engineering.
By Henrike Schirmacher
Climate policy plays an important part in the German government's first China strategy. Germany is faced with a dilemma here: On the one hand, the German government wants to encourage China to show more commitment to climate action. On the other hand, it wishes to reduce its dependence on green technology imports from China. So more cooperation and more independence simultaneously – how can both goals be achieved?
By Nico Beckert
Climate science shows: The 1.5-degree target can still be met. To stop fighting for it would be tantamount to giving big emitters carte blanche – and would fail all people who live in places that lack resources and opportunities to adapt to a warming world.
By Redaktion Table
