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Bernhard Pötter

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.

Von 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.

Von Bernhard Pötter

COP28: Jubel und Fragezeichen

Klimakonferenz: Eine Abschlusserklärung ist verabschiedet. Jetzt braucht es internationale Kooperation und viel Geld, um das Ende der fossilen Ära zu erreichen.

Von Bernhard Pötter