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Climate Change

Heat waves, sinking cities, droughts and disappearing polar ice caps -- the effects of climate change are catastrophic. Despite the consequences, human activity continues to belch greenhouse gases while a rising tide of activists questions the science behind prevailing data.

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A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others - Carmen Abd Ali / DER SPIEGEL

Debt Forgiveness for Cape Verde A Climate Deal that Could Become a Model for Others

Cape Verde is just one of many countries that are struggling under the effects of global warming. But a new approach could provide relief: Debt forgiveness in exchange for a climate fund. By Heiner Hoffmann und Carmen Abd Ali (Photos) in Cape Verde

Warum Ökonomen Walen ein Preisschild verpassen wollen - OceanPhoto / imago images

Grüner Kapitalismus Warum Ökonomen Walen ein Preisschild verpassen wollen

Millionen US-Dollar könnten die Meeressäuger wert sein. Warum Wale als ein Klimawundermittel gelten und es nun Streit um die Tiere gibt – das erfahren Sie im Podcast Klimabericht. Ein Podcast von Regina Steffens und Jelena Berner

Ongoing Deforestation in Brazil a Huge Challenge for Lula and the World - Alexandre Cruz-Noronha / DER SPIEGEL

The Fight for the Amazon Ongoing Deforestation in Brazil a Huge Challenge for Lula and the World

The Brazilian state of Acre in the Amazon rainforest region was once considered a model of environmentalism. Under Bolsonaro, though, deforestation accelerated. Can the country's new president get things back on track? By Jens Glüsing in Acre, Brazil

Das würde ein Verbot von Kurzstreckenflügen wirklich bringen - Kai Pfaffenbach / REUTERS

Minimaler Beitrag zum Klimaschutz Das würde ein Verbot von Kurzstreckenflügen wirklich bringen

Viele Umweltschützer wollen Kurzstreckenflüge abschaffen. Doch welche Folgen hätte das fürs Klima? Forscher haben es ausgerechnet. Von Marco Evers

Klimakrise auf den Fidschi-Inseln »Das Schwerste daran ist, dass wir nicht wegwollen«

Das Dorf Namatakula gilt auf den Fidschi-Inseln als Talentschmiede für Rugby-Spielerinnen und -Spieler. Doch der steigende Meeresspiegel bedroht den kleinen Ort – und die Trainingsflächen. Von Manuel Kunst

Brazil Has High Hopes for a New Strain of Wheat - Rogério Vieira / DER SPIEGEL

Farming in the Tropics Brazil Has High Hopes for a New Strain of Wheat

A new wheat variety in Brazil thrives in high heat and arid climates. The country hopes it will not only lead the country to self-reliance, but also make it a major contributor to the global supply. By Nicola Abé and Rogério Vieira (photos)

The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought - Njaka Rajaonisaona / DER SPIEGEL

Dealing with the Changing Climate The Lessons of the Madagascar Drought

Southern Madagascar is living through a horrific drought and a worsening famine. Aid organizations are there to help, but how sustainable is such assistance? A handful of projects in the region may point the way to a more sustainable future. By Heiner Hoffmann und Njakaniaina Rajaonisaona (photos)

"We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples" - Janina Zasche / Universal Images Group / Getty Images

Feeding the World in Times of Climate Change "We Can Learn a Lot from Indigenous Peoples"

The way we eat is destroying the world, says agricultural economist Yon Fernández de Larrinoa. His research focuses on the food systems of indigenous peoples, and believes they can teach us valuable lessons. Interview Conducted by Nicola Abé in São Paulo

The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal - David Maurice Smith / Agence VU / laif

Troubling Addiction The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal

It is the most CO2 intensive of all fuels and yet consumption of it is rising dramatically, regardless of the climate crisis. We’re burning coal like there is no tomorrow. Why is it proving so difficult to phase out?

The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies - [M]: Hedi Xandt; SABarton / Getty Images / DER SPIEGEL

Mining the Planet to Death The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies

The poor South is being exploited so that the rich North can transition to environmental sustainability. Entire swaths of land are being destroyed to secure the resources needed to produce wind turbines and solar cells. Are there alternatives?

How the Worst Can (Maybe) Still Be Averted - Friedrich Stark / epd

Key Issues at Climate Conference How the Worst Can (Maybe) Still Be Averted

The Glasgow climate summit could be the key to limiting the damage of climate change, but its success will depend on the host country’s ability to bring guest nations together – and on the willingness of China and the U.S. to overcome their deepening rivalry. An Analysis by Susanne Götze

"The Government Currently Being Formed Is Finally Going to Act" - Peter Rigaud / DER SPIEGEL

Green Party Co-Leader Annalena Baerbock on Coalition Talks "The Government Currently Being Formed Is Finally Going to Act"

Germany is still in the process of putting together a government following the September election. Green Party co-leader Annalena Baerbock speaks to DER SPIEGEL about progress on climate policy, the challenges of a three-party coalition and why German autobahns are not getting a speed limit. Interview Conducted by Valerie Höhne, Martin Knobbe und Jonas Schaible

Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires - Ramon Costa / SOPA / LightRocket / Getty Images

Helicopters, Planes and ... Sheep? Europe Rethinks Its Approach to Forest Fires

It has been a bad summer for wildfires in Europe, and all signs point to more bad summers to come. Many countries are trying out new approaches to lower the fire danger, but not all of them are high-tech. Catalonia, for example, is turning to livestock. By Jan Petter

How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change - MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

Artificial Intelligence How High-Tech Tools Are Helping Combat Climate Change

AI is helping researchers, urban planners, activists and even companies prevent damage to the climate. Algorithms can be used to detect forest destruction, reduce emissions – or even eavesdrop on animals in the ocean. By Sonja Peteranderl

"The Sustainability Propaganda Got Completely Out of Control" - MAURITZ ANTIN/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Former Deutsche Bank Executive on Green Investments "The Sustainability Propaganda Got Completely Out of Control"

The Deutsche bank subsidiary DWS claims to be a pioneer in green investment. But is it? DER SPIEGEL spoke with former DWS executive Desiree Fixler, whose accusations against the company have led to an official investigation. Interview Conducted by Tim Bartz

“The Frequency of Such Events Is without Precedent” - Christoph Seidler / DER SPIEGEL

Extreme Weather in Greenland “The Frequency of Such Events Is without Precedent”

For the first time on record, it recently rained at the highest point in Greenland. Glaciologist Andreas Peter Ahlstrøm explains why it happened – and how dangerous it could be for the rest of the world. Interview Conducted By Christoph Seidler

Have We Finally Broken the Climate? - Georgios Lefkou Papapetrou / AFP

Summer of Anxiety Have We Finally Broken the Climate?

Heat domes in Canada, flooding in Germany, droughts in Africa and Central Asia: This summer has seen some worrying weather. How closely is it tied to climate change? Scientists around the world are trying to find out. By Francesco Collini, Johann Grolle und Thomas Milz

Warding Off Desertification in Africa - Stefan Kleinowitz / DER SPIEGEL

The Great Green Wall Warding Off Desertification in Africa

Africa is suffering from increasing heat and droughts, even though the continent itself plays a very small role in causing climate change. Environmentalists are working on a massive project that will see the planting of a green belt leading from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. By Fritz Schaap

Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town - Jan Petter / DER SPIEGEL

Weather Disaster in Austria Finger Pointing After Severe Flooding in Small Town

A bitter dispute has erupted in Austria following recent flooding. Did environmentalists hinder the implementation of effective flood-control measures? The debate is a preview of similar arguments that could soon be seen in Germany. By Jan Petter in Hallein, Austria

Climate Change Creates New Challenges for Russian Firefighters - Emile Ducke / DER SPIEGEL

Siberian Smokejumpers Climate Change Creates New Challenges for Russian Firefighters

Russia's president once declared that climate change is caused by "invisible changes in the galaxy." Now, large parts of Yakutia in Siberia are on fire. The permafrost is threatened and the government response has been inadequate. By Christian Esch in Yakutsk

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