The global heads of state currently debate in Glasgow ways to tackle global warming. One region is already feeling the effects of climate change: the Arctic. As the ice dwindles, the region's appetites are growing. Beijing's activities in the Far North are alarming Brussels. But the EU's special envoy for the Arctic, Michael Mann, estimates the current potential for conflict as low.
Von Amelie Richter
The segment of waterproof sports cameras, so-called action cams, is a highly competitive one. It is one of the last bastions of American camera brands. Chinese drone and camera manufacturer DJI has become the toughest competitor of US company GoPro here. This shows that more and more US companies are on the retreat against the technically sophisticated Chinese competition.
Von Frank Sieren
China wants to reduce its emissions to "net-zero" within just 30 years. The country is facing massive economic and social challenges in the process. Can climate reversal succeed in such a short time without jeopardizing growth and prosperity?
Von Nico Beckert
In Glasgow debattieren Staatenlenker über Mittel gegen die Erderwärmung. Eine Region spürt den Klimawandel schon besonders stark: die Arktis. Mit dem schwindenden Eis wachsen die Begehrlichkeiten in der Region. Pekings Aktivitäten im hohen Norden alarmieren Brüssel. Der EU-Sondergesandte für die Arktis, Michael Mann, schätzt das aktuelle Konfliktpotenzial aber als gering ein.
Von Amelie Richter