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“Right to Repair” movement aims to make it easier to repair electrical appliances
Dusseldorf The end is announced weeks in advance. At first the electric toothbrush only lasts a good minute, soon only a few seconds, and at some point nothing moves at…
The challenges for the first female foreign minister
“You can rely on Germany,” promised the 40-year-old, who is younger than all of her predecessors, in her inaugural address. The EU continues to be “the linchpin” for Germany.Her first…
After Glasgow: Industry calls for international carbon trading
Brussels, Berlin The best instrument for protecting the climate are CO2 markets – most economists and climate scientists now see it that way. Because if CO2 emission rights are traded,…
Traffic light negotiations: environmental organizations join the Greens
Press conference after exploratory talks Green chairmen Robert Habeck (left) and Annalena Baerbock as well as SPD chancellor candidate Olaf Scholz and FDP leader Christian Lindner: There are still numerous…
What does the cooperation between the USA and China mean?
China causes 27 percent of global CO2 emissions, the USA 13 percent. The USA emits by far the most per capita emissions. Both countries had so far been on the…
What the failure and success of the climate conference depend on
Berlin, Glasgow Boris Johnson may be the host, but Tina Stege is the face of the UN Climate Change Conference. The climate ambassador of the Marshall Islands warns, encourages and…
This has been achieved so far at the World Climate Conference in 2021
Berlin, London British Prime Minister Boris Johnson loves simple slogans. The host also came up with a catchy motto for the World Climate Conference in Glasgow: “Coal, Cars, Cash and…
Scandinavia shows how ambitious climate protection works
Berlin The final spurt at the World Climate Conference begins – and with it the haggling. “There are a number of countries that have been playing an opaque game so…
Scandinavia shows how ambitious climate protection works
Berlin The final spurt at the World Climate Conference begins – and with it the haggling. “There are a number of countries that have been playing an opaque game so…
Greens write to Greenpeace & Co.
Annalena Baerbock in conversation with environmental activists Close relationship: The Greens boss is looking for help from the eco-activists from Greenpeace. (Photo: imago images / Jens Schicke) Berlin Annalena Baerbock…
Greens call on Greenpeace & Co. for help
Annalena Baerbock in conversation with environmental activists Close relationship: The Greens boss is looking for help from the eco-activists from Greenpeace. (Photo: imago images / Jens Schicke) Berlin Annalena Baerbock…
These are the issues that matter at the climate summit
G20 summit in Italy Heads of state and government tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain in Rome: (Photo: dpa) Rome, Berlin When the obligatory family photo is in the…
These are the issues that matter at the climate summit
G20 summit in Italy Heads of state and government tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain in Rome: (Photo: dpa) Rome, Berlin When the obligatory family photo is in the…
These are the issues that matter at the climate summit
G20 summit in Italy Heads of state and government tossing a coin at the Trevi Fountain in Rome: (Photo: dpa) Rome, Berlin When the obligatory family photo is in the…
Climate conference in Glasgow: these are the sticking points
Berlin When the most important meeting on global climate protection begins on Monday lunchtime in Glasgow, Scotland, one of the first speakers will be Angela Merkel. The German Chancellor, only…
Earth is heading for a warming of 2.7 degrees
Mural shows a burning earth The Paris climate agreement provides for global warming to be limited to 1.5 degrees. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The earth is currently heading for a global…
The 1.5 degree climate target threatens to become unattainable
Berlin So far, little has leaked out of the exploratory talks between the SPD, the Greens and the FDP. It is clear, however, that the future energy and climate policy…