Researchers concluded in a recent study that the deaths caused by heatwaves in China rose well above the historical average last year. The heat also has economic consequences.
By Manuel Liu
Doubts about their suitability were raised during the hearings. However, Jessika Roswall and Hadja Lahbib have now been confirmed as Commissioners for the Environment and for Gender Equality respectively. Part of the compromise was the composition of the upgraded Health Committee.
By Alex Veit
The US company Corning is the focus of the EU Commission. It suspects distortions of competition due to exclusive contracts with manufacturers of mobile devices.
By Corinna Visser
According to the European Commission, the amendment procedure for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) should only be a matter of postponement. However, the EPP Group is now also calling for substantive changes.
By Julia Dahm
The 1.5-degree limit will be exceeded for the first time in 2024. Forecasts by the EU Climate Change Service predict a temperature deviation of 1.55 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, making 2024 the warmest year on record.
By Lukas Bayer
The Canadian government plans to encourage the fossil fuel industry to decarbonize through emissions trading. Specifically, emissions in the sector are to be reduced by 35 percent by 2030 compared to 2019. While the oil and gas industry fears lower production, environmental organizations welcome the draft.
By Lukas Bayer
In coordinated letters, European NGOs call on the EU Commission to take legal action against France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Ireland. The associations criticize allegedly inadequate national energy and climate plans.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU Commission wants to reduce reporting obligations for companies. The DIHK is now presenting a long list of concrete proposals.
By Till Hoppe
In a new study, the environmental organization Greenpeace criticizes the planned widespread use of CCS in Germany. It considered the technology is too expensive and should only be used in sectors with unavoidable residual emissions.
By Nico Beckert
In its "AI Charter", GEMA formulates ethical guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in the creative industries. With reference to the AI Act, the charter calls for transparency, fair treatment, and protection for creative services.
By Corinna Visser
