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Alexandra Endres

World Economic Forum: Extreme weather is the biggest risk in 2024

A survey in the run-up to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos warns of the dangers of extreme weather and climate change. Climate researcher Friederike Otto also warns that the world is ill-prepared for the consequences of extreme weather conditions.

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Hochwasser: Experte sieht viel Handlungsbedarf

Ein Professor für Hochwasserrisikomanagement sagt, Deutschland sei glimpflich davongekommen. Die Flutkatastrophe zeige aber, dass viele Deiche sanierungsbedürftig sind – und es bei der Klimawandel-Anpassung nicht nur um Geld geht.

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Flood expert: What Germany can learn from the Netherlands

It was a stroke of luck that the floodwaters rose so slowly this winter, says expert Daniel Bachmann. This gave the disaster management team time to respond. He also explains what needs to change so that Germany is better prepared for floods and droughts. And what Germany can learn from the Netherlands.

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Amazonas: Dürre hält an, Kipppunkte unsicher

Kippt der Amazonas-Regenwald, würde das die Niederschläge bis nach Argentinien und Uruguay beeinflussen. Forschende diskutieren noch darüber, wann der Kipppunkt erreicht wäre – und ob der ganze Regenwald sich wandeln würde oder nur Teile davon.

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Amazon: drought continues, tipping points uncertain

If the Amazon rainforest crossed its tipping point, rainfall as far as Argentina and Uruguay would be affected. Researchers still debate when the tipping point will be reached – and whether the entire rainforest will change or just parts of it.

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Adaptation: A weak text with significant gaps

Work on the Global Adaptation Goal (GGA) at the climate summit was stalled for so long that many essential elements were left out of the final declaration. Above all, the African states cannot be satisfied with this. However, they ultimately accepted the text.

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