Earlier studies assumed that CO₂ deposits could reduce global warming by up to six degrees. A new study by IIASA now limits the safe potential to 0.7 degrees. The authors warn against viewing carbon storage as an "unlimited solution."
Von Lukas Bayer
The first hearing of the plaintiffs before the Cantonal Court of Zug ended after three hours on Wednesday. Four islanders are each demanding EUR 3,850 from the cement company, as well as the construction of breakwaters.
Von Redaktion Table
Economics Minister Reiche sees the security of supply report as a mandate to build more gas-fired power plants. However, the report only refers to “controllable capacity” and leaves open how much of this must be provided by gas-fired power plants.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EWI monitoring report, which is intended to serve as an important basis for the government's future energy policy, was supposed to be completed by the end of August. However, according to Katherina Reiche, it has not yet arrived at the ministry.
Von Malte Kreutzfeldt
Global warming has made the summer forest fires in Spain and Portugal many times more likely. Their intensity has increased. Urbanization has also played a part in this, according to a WWA rapid study.
Von Lukas Bayer
A growing part of the climate movement is turning to "solidarity prepping." At a camp in Brandenburg, activists prepared themselves for the inevitable collapse with workshops, first aid courses and discussions.
Von Lisa Kuner
The population wants more climate action, companies are making great progress in decarbonization. Nevertheless, the dominant narrative at the moment is that everything is happening too quickly. Carel Mohn from the think tank Klimafakten explains how climate communication can deal with this.
Von Alexandra Endres
UNFCCC head Simon Stiell is once again urging UN Member States to meet their commitment to new climate plans by the end of September. He argues that there are great economic opportunities and warns of severe economic losses in the climate crisis.
Von Bernhard Pötter
Permitted off Borkum, prohibited further out and in protected areas: The government only wants to allow dredging for sand and gravel in the EEZ and no oil and gas exploration. Praise and criticism comes from environmental groups.
Von Redaktion Table
Der dänische Konzern gilt als Pionier der Transformation. Jetzt taumelt er, weil die Trump-Regierung in den USA Steuergesetze geändert und einen Baustopp verfügt hat. Mit norwegischer Hilfe soll nun konsolidiert werden.
Von Alex Veit
