The number of Japanese residents in China has fallen below 100,000 – the lowest figure in 20 years. Political tensions and violent attacks against Japanese citizens in China overshadow the lives of migrants.
By Leonardo Pape
Thailand fears that Chinese tourists will stay away. Ahead of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's state visit to China, the country has cut the power to a city in Myanmar. Thousands of kidnapped Chinese are said to have been forced to participate in online scams there.
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Shipping continues to have a significant impact on the climate and the environment. This is revealed in a recent EU report. Speed limits could be a first step towards improving the situation.
By Lukas Franke
Donald Trump could find imitators with his withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement: In addition to Argentina, Indonesia's climate commissioner and New Zealand's Liberals are also considering withdrawing.
By Lukas Bayer
New data shows: The Greenland ice sheet is breaking up faster and faster. Climate change is increasing the formation of crevasses and could drastically accelerate the loss of ice.
By Lukas Bayer
Which climate policy is particularly effective? Last August, researchers published a comprehensive study on this topic. Since Monday, their data has been freely available online – for anyone who wants to download it and carry out their own evaluations.
By Alexandra Endres
Many people who live in their own homes are planning to buy a solar energy system, a heat pump, or an electric vehicle, a new survey shows. Their party preference plays virtually no role in their investment plans. Those who do not want to invest often cite the costs as the reason.
By Alexandra Endres
Switzerland has submitted a new climate target (NDC) to the UN. The UK had previously submitted an ambitious NDC and New Zealand a rather disappointing one.
By Nico Beckert
If it wins the elections, the CDU wants to implement 15 measures with an "immediate action program". These include the abolition of the Building Energy Act, the reintroduction of subsidies for agricultural diesel and a reduction in electricity taxes. Climate activists criticize the measures.
By Nico Beckert
Although global investment in decarbonization reached a record level in 2024, it was still far below the required level. New technologies such as CCS and green hydrogen in particular failed to attract much investment. Germany performs quite well overall in an international comparison.
By Nico Beckert
