Glaciers: Ice cover in Africa has halved since the beginning of the century
Africa's glaciers are melting at a rapid pace. They could disappear entirely by the middle of the century.
By Lisa Kuner
Africa's glaciers are melting at a rapid pace. They could disappear entirely by the middle of the century.
By Lisa Kuner
Two of the largest asset managers are leaving the Climate Action 100+ investment group. The voluntary coalition aims to encourage companies to take more climate action.
By Lisa Kuner
According to a recent study by the DIW, additional LNG terminals in Germany are not necessary.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The aviation sector is booming and aims to become climate-neutral. However, the production of climate-friendly aviation fuel in Germany is facing significant financial and technical challenges. Nearly three billion euros have just been cut from the federal budget for this purpose.
By Leonie Sontheimer
Reforestation initiatives, the preservation of a river and the revitalization of entire landscapes are among the flagship projects honored by the UN. They show how a "large-scale and long-term restoration of ecosystems" can work.
By Lisa Kuner
A new climate study warns of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation (AMOC) collapse. The consequences for Europe would be so severe that adaptation is no longer realistic.
By Nico Beckert
An international group of researchers warns that large parts of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by the middle of the century. Their study identifies threshold values that should not be exceeded in order to protect the ecosystem.
By Alexandra Endres
If the sea ice recedes, polar bears will have less time to hunt seals. A study concludes that this increases their risk of starvation.
By Lisa Kuner
In order to achieve the planned tripling of renewable energies by 2030, trillions of US dollars need to be mobilized. According to a new study, much of the money is still needed. A reallocation of fossil investments would close the gap.
By Nico Beckert
Climate change is making storms increasingly powerful. Researchers are now proposing a new category 6 for hurricanes.
By Bernhard Pötter