Tag: Climate policy
Anthropocene: Epoch or Event? – Knowledge
For the second time, geologists have rejected the proposal to declare a new “human era”. Researchers make an unusual suggestion – and warn of a devastating signal. From Christoph von…
Climate crisis: This is how extreme the year 2023 was
CO₂ emissions, melting glaciers, heat in the ocean: the World Weather Organization is reporting records for all climate indicators. But at least one of them is good news. source site
Germany: Less CO2 emissions due to economic slump – that hides a problem – politics
In Germany, emissions in 2023 fell more than ever since 1990, and the 2030 climate target will be achieved. That has a lot to do with the ailing economy –…
Climate balance: fewer emissions due to economic downturn – politics
In Germany, emissions in 2023 fell more than ever since 1990, and the 2030 climate target will be achieved. That has a lot to do with the ailing economy –…
EU Environment Agency: Europe’s states ill-prepared for the consequences of climate change – Knowledge
A short tour of Europe is enough to anticipate the coming catastrophes. From the Ahr Valley, where the construction work is far from being completed and there is great fear…
Climate: EU Environment Agency warns of catastrophic consequences of climate change
Climate experts warn that European countries are too ill-prepared for heat, droughts and floods. Your appeal to politicians: don’t let up now – on the contrary. source site
SZ climate column: Then the Anthropocene is not called Anthropocene – knowledge
Geologists have long been discussing whether it might not be time to declare the age shaped by humans – the Anthropocene. But an age is not something that can be…
Study: Bavaria’s climate target is moving out of reach – Bavaria
High electricity prices, slow grid expansion, too little renewable energy, only moderate security of supply and too many climate-damaging emissions: the study on the implementation of the energy transition by…
Bavaria’s economy is pushing for a much faster expansion of wind power – Bavaria
Bavaria’s companies still see an enormous need for action when it comes to expanding wind energy in the Free State. “In purely mathematical terms, we have to put at least…
Climate protection: Federal government wants to defuse legally prescribed targets – politics
A law determines how many emissions traffic, buildings and industry are allowed to emit. If the limit values are exceeded, the federal government would have to act. In fact, she’s…