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Lukas Bayer

freier Redakteur und Produzent (Kipppunkte, Extremwetter, Klimapolitik, Österreich)

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IPBES report: How much the climate is behind species extinction

The loss of biodiversity can only be halted and reversed through transformative changes. This is the key message of a new comprehensive report by the UN Biodiversity Council IPBES. It proposes five key strategies. However, experts criticize the lack of concrete measures.

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Arktische Tundra: Darum wird die Region zur CO₂-Quelle

Erstmals ist die arktische Tundra von einer CO₂-Senke zur CO₂-Quelle geworden. Ein Bericht der NOAA warnt vor einer „wärmeren, feuchteren und unsichere Welt“ für die lokale Bevölkerung und viele Tier- und Pflanzenarten.

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Arctic tundra: Why the region becomes a CO2 source

The Arctic tundra has changed from a carbon sink to a carbon source for the first time. A NOAA report warns of a "warmer, wetter and unsafe world" for the local population and many animal and plant species.

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ETS II: EU determines credit quantity for transport and buildings

The starting credit quantity in the new emissions trading system (ETS II) for transport and buildings was determined on Tuesday. Around one billion credits will be issued once trading commences in 2027. Experts expect carbon prices to be significantly higher than in ETS I.

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