India's climate policy is still "highly inadequate". Although an analysis by the Climate Action Tracker shows progress in the energy transition, this is being offset by rising energy demand.
By Lukas Bayer
Investments in rail transport should be prioritized, IG Metall and Germanwatch demand in an open letter, and also present financing proposals. At the same time, social organizations are calling for more money for climate action in social institutions.
By Lisa Kuner
Europe is being left behind by China and the USA when it comes to hydrogen, warns the Boston Consulting Group in a new study. However, the EU Commission is already planning several measures to reduce dependence on China.
By Nico Beckert
On Oct. 1, the UK will shut down its last coal-fired power plant. The new Labour government has big goals: Strong expansion of renewables, no new oil and gas projects, and international leadership in climate policy. Observers see many positive signals after years of stagnation.
By Chloé Farand
Austria votes on Sunday: In their first time in government, the Green Party wanted to make up for what the last governments had dragged out regarding climate policy. Now emissions are falling – but so are the party's poll ratings. A review of five years of climate policy.
By Lukas Bayer
According to an analysis by the University of Groningen, saving CO2 in Europe could lead to more emissions in other countries.
By Carsten Hübner
According to the IEA, tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible. However, this would require more power grid connections and battery storage systems.
By Redaktion Table
Due to increased warming, less sea ice forms in the Arctic, opening the sea to new shipping routes. Now a WWF report is raising the alarm: Warming and increased traffic threaten the migration routes of native whale species.
By Bernhard Pötter
As climate change progresses, so does the need for cooling solutions. A recent report calls for sustainable solutions. This requires funding, especially in developing countries.
By Lisa Kuner
The German Ministry of the Environment intends to amend the Water Resources Act to take better precautions against flooding. One change would be to ban new construction in flood-risk areas.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
