Tag: climate
What is the Difference Between Global Warming and Climate Change?
Global warming and climate change are the two concepts we hear most in recent years. In daily life, we use these as if their meanings are the same, but the…
Climate money is not dead
Berlin It is probably the height of anger over the possible industrial electricity price that emerged over the weekend. “Don’t be fucking serious,” mocked Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer.…
In the Handelsblatt live stream: Circular Economy as a success factor
Dusseldorf The European Union wants to be climate neutral by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, the circular economy is essential. By recycling, repairing and reusing goods that have…
Brandenburg Gate sprayed with orange paint
Brandenburg Gate Prepared fire extinguishers are said to have been used during the color campaign. (Photo: Reuters) Berlin Members of the climate protection group Last Generation sprayed the Brandenburg Gate…
EU renovation obligation – new cost shock for homeowners?
Renovate or not? Many homeowners wonder what rules and costs they will incur. (Photo: imago images/Sabine Gudath) Brussels, Berlin The anger of some homeowners over the heating law recently passed…
Climate researcher Latif on Mediterranean storms: “Explosive brew”
Climate scientist Mojib Latif According to the expert, the consequences of climate change have been dealt with too carelessly in the past. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf Forest fires in the Mediterranean…
Darken the sky for the climate
sunset The increased concentration of aerosols in the stratosphere would refract more light during sunsets and create a colorful sky. (Photo: IMAGO/Zoonar) Dusseldorf In Indonesia, the Tambora volcano shoots a…
Ifo business climate index falls more than expected
Mechanical engineering in Augsburg The mood among companies is once again worse. (Photo: dpa) Munich At the beginning of the second half of the year, the mood in the executive…
Banks are tightening their criteria for loans to climate sinners
lignite mining Many banks want to further tighten their regulations for climate-damaging companies. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt The climate compatibility of companies is apparently playing an increasing role in their lending…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
That’s what European boss Nina Hajikhanian is planning
Nina Hajikhanian The manager is the European head of Patagonia. Dusseldorf Outdoor apparel company Patagonia does things differently than most companies. If you ask the new head of Europe, Nina…
“The AfD is seen as a means to kick serious parties in the shins”
Berlin After some heated arguments about energy and climate policy, Federal Justice Minister Marco Buschmann (FDP) is calling on the coalition to focus on economic policy in the second half…
Climate change brings new viruses to Europe
Dusseldorf, Frankfurt It is a disease that, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is one of the ten greatest threats to global health: dengue fever, which is accompanied by…
How stable is our power grid?
Dusseldorf The German power grid was one of the most important topics of all last year. The fear of power outages was great, but in the end, despite the problems…
Climate researchers see the economy in danger
Munich Florian Imbery, climate expert at the German Weather Service (DWD), is familiar with freak weather. But at the moment he is witnessing colleagues sitting in front of their data…
How the coalition is exploiting the climate and transformation fund
In order to get out of its financial dilemma, the federal government resorted to a trick that it has been using more and more in recent months: instead of the…
Peter Sloterdijk in an interview on AI, China, Russia, climate protection and Davos
Peter Sloterdijk In the Handelsblatt interview, the philosopher talks about AI, climate protection and political and economic elites. (Photo: IMAGO/Horst Galuschka) Munich The host welcomes you barefoot. His big dog…