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Riches’ Extreme Luxury Fuels Climate Change
The wealthiest 10% of the world’s population, including a large portion of Germans, are responsible for approximately half of global CO2 emissions. This is due
LNG Worse Than Coal for Climate?
A new study conducted by Robert W. Howarth of Cornell University has revealed that burning liquefied natural gas (LNG) instead of coal in Germany may
Wealthy households drive CO2 emissions.
Wealthy individuals are responsible for disproportionately high levels of CO2 emissions, with investments being the main culprit. As such, experts suggest shifting towards an income
CO?-Reduction doesn’t harm competitiveness
A new study by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has found that reducing CO2 emissions does not necessarily lead to economic disadvantages for companies. The
Reduce German gas consumption with heat pumps.
Germany is heavily reliant on the combustion of fossil fuels to generate heat. However, the use of climate-neutral heat sources such as geothermal and solar
Pet Food Impacts Environmental Footprint
The carbon footprint of dogs and cats is heavily influenced by their food, with emissions varying by up to 689% depending on the type of
Top greenhouse gas emitters map
Climate Trace, a climate protection organization, has released a world map of the largest greenhouse gas emitters. The data is intended to aid in the
Fuel Efficiency: Saving on Supertanker
The Chinese supertanker New Aden has been launched with four fixed sails made of carbon fiber that significantly reduce fuel consumption. The shipping industry accounts
Best Meat Substitutes for Climate Change
Investing in plant-based meat alternatives can reduce climate-damaging CO2 emissions more effectively than eco-friendly buildings, emission-free vehicles, and other sectors, according to a study by
Tripled Heat Days in Germany
The impact of climate change on Germany is becoming increasingly evident, with a new study from the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate
