The article by Marco Evers describes that the Earth is inevitably getting hotter and calls on humanity to take three crucial steps to still save the atmosphere, as the 1.5-degree goal is no longer achievable. (translated)
The CO2 emissions in Austria have increased by 0.7 percent in 2025 according to the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, raising renewed concerns about achieving EU climate targets and the need for additional measures in all sectors. (translated)
The UN warns in a current report of an impending exceedance of the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit of global warming and the associated serious and potentially irreversible consequences for humanity and the environment. (translated)
Ulrich Siegmund macht ernst: Sollte er Regierungsverantwortung in Sachsen-Anhalt übernehmen, werden keine Wälder mehr für Windräder abgeholzt. Ich unterstütze das voll und ganz. 💪https://t.co/RxmWKBvibG #Umweltschutz #Windenergie #SachsenAnhalt
The extreme swimmer Joseph Heß swam the Danube from its source to its mouth in 60 days, documenting the alarming effects of climate change as well as the challenges posed by low water levels and pollution. (translated)
The automobile is considered the main cause of global environmental damage, the follow-up costs of which have so far been ignored, while the electric car can alleviate energy problems, but cannot solve the fundamental problems of the automobile. (translated)
Das einzige, das wegen dem Klimawandel schmilzt wie Eis in der Sonne, ist das Vermögen der Bundesbürger. Grüß Gott, and Fuck, Yourself! #Klimawandel #Vermögen #Umwelt
After the death of the humpback whale "Timmy" in the North Sea, numerous criminal complaints have been filed with the public prosecutor's office in Schwerin for possible violations of the Animal Welfare Act and the Federal Nature Conservation Act, as well as for failure to render assistance. (translated)
Niedersachsen will Privathaushalte zum Wassersparen erziehen. Kommunale Versorger sollen ihre Preise so staffeln, dass Vielverbraucher bestraft werden. Eine Apollo News-Umfrage zeigt: Die meisten Wasserversorger lehnen dieses Vorhaben ab. https://t.co/NmLGkMXniv #Wassersparen #Niedersachsen #Umweltschutz
The newly opened Formula 1 track Madring in Madrid is causing resistance among residents and environmental activists, who warn of noise and air pollution as well as the destruction of green spaces and are considering a lawsuit. (translated)
According to a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), it is crucial to keep the rise in global temperatures above 1.5 degrees as brief and low as possible, as each additional degree and year of overshoot amplifies the risks and impacts of the climate crisis. (translated)
The UN warns that the global temperature rise could soon exceed the 1.5-degree mark and demands a return below this value as quickly as possible to avoid catastrophic impacts. (translated)
Devastating statements: Julius Jöhrens, Head of Drive Technologies, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research Heidelberg (ifeu): "The sheer numbers of the study seem fundamentally plausible. But from correct data, one can unfortunately also draw fundamentally false conclusions." (translated)
At an altitude of 3,210 meters at the Stubai Glacier – the ice is retreating, the permafrost is thawing, landslides and rockfalls are increasing. In the Stubai Valley, a third of the glaciers could be gone by 2030. 1️⃣ (translated)
Wann ist es normal geworden, dass die Städte immer mehr aussehen wie eine Müllhalde ? https://t.co/XmRTFTnXS9 #Umweltschutz #SaubereStädte #Müllvermeidung
Turkmenistan has closed eight methane leaks at oil and gas facilities, which an environmental expert considers a significant step for climate protection, even though there are still numerous methane sources in the country. (translated)
Austria has submitted its national draft of the EU Rewilding Regulation to the EU Commission, with Environment Minister Totschnig relying on existing programs and making additional measures dependent on sufficient EU funding, while criticism is voiced by environmental protection organizations and the Greens. (translated)
The German Environmental Aid criticizes in its service car ranking that many German politicians use climate-damaging combustion engines and plug-in hybrids, while only 90 out of 249 examined service cars are purely electric, which is assessed as a "reverse gear in climate protection." (translated)
An investigation by the German Environmental Aid shows that 160 out of 249 official cars of German ministers significantly exceed the EU CO2 limits, with particular criticism directed at the use of climate-damaging plug-in hybrids. (translated)
US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to significantly relax the strict fuel economy standards of the Biden administration to meet consumer demand for gasoline vehicles, which could lead to higher fuel costs and an environmental burden. (translated)
