On Friday and Saturday, the 17th and 18th of November 2023 global surface temperature likely breached for the first time the 2°C temperature target, when compared with preindustrial levels.
The debate over a new heating law in Germany has sparked intense discussions. Learn about the interests and actors involved in this contentious issue.
China's transition to renewable energy is ahead of schedule, with its renewable energy targets set to be smashed by 2025. Doubling of China's renewable energy capacity and increasing the world's solar installations by 85% and wind turbines by 50%.
New Zealand leads the way in environmental sustainability by extending its supermarket plastic bag ban. Discover how this bold decision is paving the path to a greener future and inspiring other nations to take action.
The cruise ship industry is still a long way from a cruise without harm to the environment. Providers of smaller cruise ships in particular are making progress in terms of climate and environmental protection, such as the frontrunners in this year's ranking, Hurtigruten and Havila from Norway.
One of the key moments at the COP26 climate meeting in 2021 saw over 100 world leaders sign the Glasgow Declaration on forests, where they committed to work collectively to "halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030".
The diplomatic talks in Bonn faced challenges over climate finance and the overall vision for COP28. Disagreements over funding and phasing out fossil fuels hindered progress.
Heatwaves are wreaking havoc across the world causing record-breaking temperatures on land and in the ocean. In Texas, a heat dome has pushed the power grid to its limit, with no end in sight. Solar and battery storage are helping to prevent blackouts.