Australia: How fossil fuel exports drive emissions
Due to the export of fossil fuels, Australia ranks among the countries with particularly high emissions. A new report suggests this is unlikely to change much by 2035.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to the export of fossil fuels, Australia ranks among the countries with particularly high emissions. A new report suggests this is unlikely to change much by 2035.
By Lukas Bayer
In the Wadden Sea, the effects of climate change are already more evident than in many other marine areas. While non-native species tend to benefit, native species have to adapt, albeit with limited possibilities. The coasts also suffer from the effects of climate change.
By Lukas Bayer
At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Just over six months after taking office, Argentina's President Javier Milei has dissolved the Ministry of Environment, established tax benefits for fossil fuels and significantly reduced state climate policy. Internationally, he has so far refrained from taking sharp positions.
By Redaktion Table
The third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement aims to make a quantum leap to keep global climate goals within reach. However, disputes over climate financing threaten to undermine the process.
By Experts Table.Briefings
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
The Antarctic is experiencing relatively mild temperatures in the middle of winter. Researchers expect a new record low in sea ice, as the polar regions are the fastest-warming regions in the world.
By Bernhard Pötter