Brazil and Colombia are better at protecting their rainforests than in previous years, but globally, deforestation in the tropics remains high, according to new data.
By Alexandra Endres
The oil giant Shell is appealing a 2021 ruling in The Hague stating that it must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The argument: Responsibility lies with policymakers, not the judiciary. A decision on this significant matter is expected in the fall.
By Alexandra Endres
Within Europe, Germany plays a leading role in climate-friendly technology, according to a new database. However, in the global comparison, China is pulling further ahead.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Tobias Bischof-Niemz is set to become a new board member of the energy company Enertrag. The engineer will be responsible for implementing a large-scale hydrogen project in Namibia, which has been identified as a strategic project by the German government.
By Alex Veit
Ahead of the next EU Commission, the DUH (German Environmental Aid) and the green-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation present proposals for achieving 100 percent renewable energy: more ambitious EU targets, faster expansion, better grids, increased flexibility and greater involvement of local authorities.
By Bernhard Pötter
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
Data shows that Germany is increasingly importing natural gas from the United States, where it is often extracted through fracking. The method is considered environmentally harmful and poses health risks.
By Carsten Hübner
How is the EU's Green Deal progressing? Where are renewables being manufactured and installed? What's new with hydrogen and electric cars? So far, there hasn't been a central source for this information. Now, guidance comes from the "Clean Tech Tracker" by the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel.
By Bernhard Pötter
Weeks of heat and lack of rain in southern Africa are causing crop failures and threatening the food supply of up to 16 million people. Experts say that climate change worsens the situation.
By Andreas Sieren
A healthier diet could be a "decisive lever" for achieving the 1.5 degree target. This would reduce dependence on CO2 removal technologies and cut costs, according to a new study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research.
By Lukas Bayer
