“Feel Climate Change” Farmers expect less grain – prices have fallen 7/4/2023 4:49 p.m At the end of the harvest, less grain will be stored in farmers’ barns and silos than on average in recent years. The farmers’ association explains that the damage caused by the drought in May is too obvious. In addition, the…
Even with the once so generous investors, the money is no longer loose. A number of young and innovative companies are having problems accessing fresh capital. But there is one exception: Record sums are now flowing into climate and energy start-ups of all things. Why? Money was loose for investors for a long time. They…
“Then everyone is in the pool” Sven Hannawald warns against summer ski jumping in Dubai 06/29/2023, 06:46 am The climate crisis has long since found its way into winter sports. The snow is getting less, new ideas have to be developed. Ski jumping not only dreams of green hills at the current European Games in…
NABU criticizes the industry Most climate-friendly cruise ships come from Norway 6/28/2023 5:03 p.m Cruise ships are one of the most climate-damaging ways to travel. The transformation to climate neutrality is progressing slowly. However, not all providers are equally climate sinners. A German company even occupies third place in the new NABU ranking. According to…
Danger of war in the Indo-Pacific “Dedication to the region in this strength is new” By Andrea Sellmann and Mary Abdelaziz-Ditzow 06/22/2023, 7:39 p.m Conflicts between China and the West in the South China Sea are increasing. Japan and Germany are moving closer together due to the unsettled situation. The goals are diverse: protecting the…
Over 40 degrees in India, China or Thailand and Vietnam – people in parts of Asia are groaning under enormous heat waves. Air conditioners are becoming a bestseller, especially in emerging markets. This drives up electricity consumption and continues to heat up the world. Can you escape this vicious circle? Asia is under a heat…
After actions on Sylt Last generation strikes at the Baltic Sea 06/20/2023, 7:16 p.m The activists of the last generation are currently targeting the far north. After several actions against luxury facilities on the North Sea, this time a yacht on the Baltic Sea is being targeted. The members of the group also get to…
After years of struggle High-seas protection agreement is on the UN agenda 06/19/2023, 10:09 p.m Currently, all marine protected areas are in national waters. A new UN agreement is set to change that soon. In New York, the high seas protection agreement is on the agenda for the first time. However, it is unclear how…
Phasing out fossil energy Switzerland becomes a climate-neutral Alpine Republic 06/19/2023, 08:21 am Switzerland now has a fixed and ambitious climate target. This is decided by the population in a referendum. However, the billions in funding will not be enough in the long run. By 2050, Switzerland is to become climate-neutral – 59.1 percent of…
According to the first projection Swiss vote for climate neutrality by 2050 6/18/2023 1:54 p.m In less than 30 years, the Alpine Republic should be climate-neutral – according to an initial projection, the majority of Swiss agree. The new law says: farewell to oil and gas heating, hello to wind turbines. In a referendum, the…
With canoes and inflatable boats Activists block a cruise ship in Rostock 06/17/2023, 6:58 p.m Cruise ships are criticized by activists as harmful to the climate – in Rostock they express their Cheers with an action on the water: With canoes and inflatable boats they prevent the “Aida Diva” from departing. In Rostock-Warnemünde, climate activists…
Truck tolls are set to rise significantly Habeck follows suit – climate protection law introduced 6/14/2023, 6:47 p.m The traffic light has just forced itself into the heating law when Minister of Economics Habeck comes up with two more projects. This will implement the decisions of the coalition committee. From now on, the government as…
