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September 17, 2023, New York, New York, USA: Banners read Biden End Fossil Fuels Biden Fossil Fuels Kill Stop wildfires floods storms heatwaves Biden Declare a climate emergency A livable future for all of us For Humanity Landback Indigenous Environmental Network Led by Indigenous communities an estimated 75,000 people march through midtown Manhattan to the United Nations calling for President Biden to end to fossil fuels. The march precedes the upcoming UN Climate Ambition Summit. New York USA - ZUMAr174 20230917_znp_r174_151 Copyright: xGinaxMxRandazzox

UN summit: climate action pioneers show courage

At the UN Secretary-General's "Climate Ambition Summit", selected climate champions from nations, organizations and companies have the opportunity to explain their goals and successes. António Guterres aims to empower progressives against those who hinder progress. However, the green front lacks strength.

By Bernhard Pötter

Climate crisis in failed states: Humanitarian aid at its limit

The flood disaster in Libya is yet another example that clearly shows that the effects of climate change are exacerbated where government structures are weak or non-existent. This is where humanitarian aid is particularly difficult. It is up to politicians to tackle this – including through ambitious climate efforts.

By Redaktion Table

IAA Mobility 2023 in der Messe Riem vom 05.09.-10.09.2023 in Muenchen. Steffi LEMKE Bundesumweltministerin, Einzelbild,angeschnittenes Einzelmotiv,Portraet,Portrait,Porträt. *** IAA Mobility 2023 at Messe Riem from 05 09 10 2023 in Munich Steffi LEMKE Federal Minister for the Environment , single image,cropped single image,portrait,portrait,portrait

'Failing to act could become so costly that it could overwhelm the state'

The German "Climate Adaptation Week" aims to make it clear: The effects of the climate crisis are also clearly felt in Germany. In today's special interview, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke demands that authorities and planners anchor adaptation in everyday life. And she calls for a reorienting agricultural policy, which has worked "against nature for centuries."

By Bernhard Pötter

September 5, 2023: Scientists For Extinction Rebellion group protesting at Westminster today.Scientists are hoping to to deliver a clear message to British MP s to stop licensing the fossil fuel companies. Britain is committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as part of efforts to become more energy independent, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for more than 100 such licences, which attracted bids earlier this year and said hundreds of future licenses could also be granted. - ZUMAg173 20230905_zap_g173_015 Copyright: xVelarxGrantx

Global Stocktake: The details hold surprises

Actually, the interim assessment of global climate policy is clear: The UN's long-awaited "Global Stocktake" shows the gaps and omissions in climate action three months before COP28, and attention is low. But the text contains some surprises.

By Bernhard Pötter