The US, EU, Canada, Japan and other countries want to “take immediate action” to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel production. This is according to a joint statement released by the countries on Friday. The statement targets “methane emissions in particular.” The states reaffirm the Global Methane Pledge agreed in Glasgow, which calls for […]
As the world’s wealthiest country, the main culprit behind the climate crisis and a self-proclaimed global leader, the United States bears a key role in the fight against climate change. So it was eagerly awaited what the US president would bring with him to Egypt. But Joe Biden lived up to expectations on Friday at […]
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are expected to rise by about one percent this year. After a Covid-related decline, total carbon emissions are now slightly above pre-COVID-19 levels, with minimal increases since 2015 but an uncertain trend, according to the Global Carbon Budget report published on Friday.The rising carbon emissions would complicate the world’s […]
2030, 2050 and sometimes 2100 – in the climate crisis debate, numbers sometimes falsely signal that the climate crisis is still far off in the future. Other issues seem increasingly topical and relevant. When Russian bombs explode in Europe, the climate crisis – understandably – barely makes it to the front pages.The logical step from […]
Over the past two decades, the Greenland Ice Sheet has been melting faster than before, a new study found. More ice continues to flow into the ocean, and the melting of the ice sheet’s surface is increasing, according to the Nature study. According to the researchers’ models, the Northeast Greenland Ice Stream alone could contribute […]
John Kerry has set his sights on the money of corporations and big banks. The US climate czar presented an initiative for a carbon offset plan for companies – but it clashes with new UN anti-greenwashing proposals. Kerry’s intention is to use it to mobilize private funds for the energy transition and climate adaptation in […]
China wants to reach the emissions peak “before 2030”. Xi Jinping announced this over two years ago. But neither an exact date nor a target mark for carbon emissions was specified. When it comes to major milestones, the People’s Republic has always set targets that it can definitely achieve – and usually exceeds. Missing growth […]
China wants to reach the emissions peak “before 2030”. Xi Jinping announced this over two years ago. But neither an exact date nor a target mark for carbon emissions was specified. When it comes to major milestones, the People’s Republic has always set targets that it can definitely achieve – and usually exceeds. Missing growth […]
Promises by companies, banks and cities to reduce their emissions to net-zero are often full of greenwashing. That’s according to a report by a UN group of experts released Tuesday at COP27. An estimated 80 percent of global emissions are covered by pledges to sharply cut emissions. But “many of these net-zero pledges are little […]
On Tuesday, the COP presidency unveiled a climate change adaptation agenda. This “first comprehensive global plan” in the field aims to bring together state and non-state actors to join the agenda during and after the COP. The plan contains 30 adaptation targets to help four billion people in the most vulnerable countries by 2030. In […]