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CO2 reduction

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CO2 emissions have a grave impact on the climate. If we want to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, we have to drastically reduce CO2 emissions.

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How can governments help people cut their carbon footprint?

How can governments help people cut their carbon footprint?

People in rich countries can lead clean lives quicker if governments make it easy for them to ditch dirty habits.
Nature and Environment19 hours ago
A view of the Rehden Geest Moor, a swampy piece of land covered with vegetation, with an orange sun low on the horizon

EU and farmers at odds over law to stop ecosystem collapse

EU and farmers at odds over law to stop ecosystem collapse

New green EU proposals would see the restoration of CO2-storing peatlands, but critics fear farmers will lose out.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 26, 2023
A person rides a bike in an empty bike lane next to a row of stopped cars

Growing demand for travel poses green transport challenge

Growing demand for travel poses green transport challenge

To meet climate goals, cars, planes, trains and shipping need to become move away from fossil fuels rapidly.
Nature and EnvironmentMay 24, 2023
An Air Asia plane descends towards Chiang Mai International Airport amid high levels of air pollution in Chiang Mai on April 10, 2023.

What needs to be done to decarbonize our transportation?

What needs to be done to decarbonize our transportation?

A new report by the International Transport Forum warns that change is not coming quickly enough.
ClimateMay 24, 202302:17 min
Geothermal energy production in Kenya

Tapping the Earth's heat for energy

Tapping the Earth's heat for energy

Geothermal energy is seen as a clean, renewable and readily-available source of energy. Kenya has tapped into it
Nature and EnvironmentMay 22, 202303:05 min
An aircraft is dwarfed by the rising sun in Frankfurt

Climate change: How can we make flying greener?

Climate change: How can we make flying greener?

Biofuels, alternative flight routes and newer, green aircraft technology can make flying better for the environment.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 26, 2023
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In the spotlight

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It’s not easy being green: Offsets explained

Offsets have come under fire as a way for companies to compensate for carbon emissions through eco projects elsewhere.
ClimateApril 18, 2023
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IEA chief slams climate 'contradictions' from oil companies

International Energy Agency boss Fatih Birol tells DW that existing fossil fuel exploitations are "more than enough."
Nature and EnvironmentApril 11, 2023
Cyclist in Brussels on a car-free Sunday

Can cities go climate neutral by 2030?

The EU is pushing for 100 cities to reach net-zero emissions by the end of the decade.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 3, 2023
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7 ways we can help slow climate change

Individual carbon footprints may be dwarfed by global fossil fuel companies, but we can still make a difference.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 21, 2023
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UN report drives home 'insufficient' global climate action

The latest IPCC climate report is a stark reminder of the need for urgent action to tackle rising temperatures.
ClimateMarch 20, 2023
Illustration shows a line chart with an ascendant arrow and a slight brief downward jag

Progress toward the European Green Deal

DW is tracking how well the European Union is cleaning up its economy.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 17, 2023