For the second time, a push to globally assess and discuss the application of solar geoengineering SRM has failed at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). Countries distrust each other and argue over the scope and purpose of an investigation. Meanwhile, other actors are making moves.
By Goswami Urmi
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wants to make global trade and the World Trade Organization greener. However, at the recently concluded WTO ministerial conference, she largely failed with her proposals.
By Goswami Urmi
Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.
By Lukas Knigge
Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.
By Manuel Berkel
Data from 2019 shows that passenger and cargo flights from the 20 most climate-damaging airports worldwide caused 231 million tons of carbon emissions. The dirtiest airports are located in Asia, North America and Europe.
By Lukas Knigge
Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
By Lisa Kuner
A majority of Germans demand more climate action from politicians. However, only a minority are willing to accept the higher cost of climate-damaging behavior.
By Horand Knaup
The EU's Supply Chain Law has once again not been postponed due to a lack of majority. This means that plans on how companies must manage and document the transition to green business practices are hanging in the air.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The EU states added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the EU's climate targets.
By Lisa Kuner
EU-wide sales of heat pumps fell slightly in 2023. However, sales in Germany grew – but the industry is still worried.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
