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Germany: Floods confirm climate warnings

The flood disaster in northern Germany is unfolding as many climate models have predicted: extreme rainfall in wetter winters meets infrastructure that has barely been adapted so far. Measures and rules have been adopted, but little has yet been implemented.

By Bernhard Pötter

2024: These will be the most important developments

There is no crystal ball for predicting developments – but when it comes to the climate, some things are relatively clear: global warming will continue, the UN process will revolve around the fossil fuel phase-out, finance will be a key issue, and elections will change politics. An outlook for the coming year.

By Bernhard Pötter

Climate action can only progress so quickly thanks to the COPs

Almost 100,000 people came to COP28. But compared to this number, the outcome of the summit appears modest. However, the UN climate conferences advance climate policy in various ways. The summit in Dubai also provided important leverage for future battles.

By Redaktion Table