Status: 06.02.2023 11:31 a.m Gender-appropriate language is not that important to many Germans. This is shown by a representative survey by infratest dimap on behalf of WDR. Another conclusion: two-thirds of those surveyed are in favor of double mentioning in reporting, while other forms of gendering are less accepted. There is currently a debate about including women and men equally in our language - that is, using language that makes all genders visible and audible. How important is gender-sensitive language...
The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School has set itself the task of documenting the legal proceedings relating to the climate crisis worldwide. There are hundreds, often against states. But also many against companies. In Germany, for example, against Wintershall Dea, BMW, VW, Mercedes, RWE.The question that arises here: Do companies that earn their money with fossil fuels and the subsequent emission of CO₂, thereby causing global warming, have to pay for the resulting damage? If...
Simply protect forests for a flight to offset greenhouse gases? There is more and more criticism of this, many certificates do not keep what they promise. Five suggestions of what needs to change.From Christopher von EichhornLightning probably ignited the fire. In August 2020, flames spread from Lionshead Canyon, Oregon, in all directions, eating through the dry undergrowth and bearberry native to the western United States, leaving charred undergrowth and dead roots. Three weeks later, a freak storm reignited the flames...
If you feel caught doing something uncomfortable - just deny it. This tried-and-tested technique from childhood sometimes shines through into adult life for a surprisingly long time. For example on the subject of climate change. Why would you argue against the facts that the earth is not heating up? Sooner or later it will be very uncomfortable for everyone, including the deniers.The news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) now asked experts about the main reasons why they think people deny climate...
questions and answers The world is missing the 1.5 degree target. What does that mean? 1.5 degrees: The earth's temperature shouldn't rise any higher compared to industrialization © Paul Zinken / DPA Climate change is also becoming increasingly noticeable in Europe. According to the Paris climate agreement, the 1.5 degree target should prevent the worst. But scientists consider this goal unrealistic. This has consequences for the whole world. Droughts, heavy rain, heat, shorter winters, floods: the list of climate catastrophe...
Because the Swiss building materials giant Holcim has emitted enormous amounts of CO₂, Indonesians affected by climate change are demanding compensation. German companies are also increasingly being sued. But are the courts really responsible?from Thomas Hummel and Wolfgang Janisch, KarlsruheArif Pujianto from the Indonesian island of Pari explains what it means when the sea level rises: "When there are storms, our flat island is increasingly flooded." The 52-year-old mechanic is sitting on the beach on Wednesday afternoon with his compatriots...
"Achieved", "febrile", "lost", "demoralized" ... The portrait of the deputies and deputies of the majority portrayed by those of the Nupes, the day after the second day of mobilization against the pension reform, Tuesday, don't do lace. It must be said that the mobilization did not do it in the lace either: there were 1.27 million people in the street on January 31, according to the Ministry of the Interior. Either, even according to police figures, the biggest national day...
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 5 hours ago, Update 54 minutes ago The boss of the LR senators notably attacked the question of the “stressed occupations” residence permit for undocumented workers. The boss of LR senators Bruno Retailleau estimated on Wednesday February 1 that the immigration bill "won't change the game» and warned against «uprisings at the ballot box" if "we don't take back control" on the subject. "We have the figures for 2022, again a broken record“, assured...
structural change Will the Saarland get a large semiconductor factory? The world's largest plant for silicon carbide semiconductors could be built at the former Ensdorf coal-fired power plant. photo © Oliver Dietze/dpa It would be a big coup. According to media reports, the US group Wolfspeed wants to build a large plant for silicon carbide semiconductors in Saarland. Scholz and Habeck travel to the Saar. Silicon carbide semiconductors are seen as a game changer in electromobility. With these powerful chips,...
A move from former Real Madrid star Isco to Union Berlin has failed. Despite having passed the medical check, the Spaniard will not move to Köpenick. Both sides said previous agreements were not kept. Long-time Real Madrid professional and five-time Champions League winner Isco will not switch to 1. FC Union Berlin. An eagerly awaited transfer of the 38-times Spanish national player fell through on the target grade - despite having already passed a medical check. This was confirmed by...
