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Whether it's building a bridge, tapping natural resources, harvesting renewable resources or tackling climate change, no other issue has pitted government, business, citizens and scientists against each other as much as the environment.

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Climate Change in Oceania Tuvalu Is Tired of the Prophets of Doom

As ocean waters continue to rise, the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu became a symbol of climate change. Residents, though, are fed up with being seen by the world as the canaries in the coalmine. By Cornelius Dieckmann on Funafuti Atoll

A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability - Thomas Ekstrom / The NewYorkTimes / Redux / laif

A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability - Thomas Ekstrom / The NewYorkTimes / Redux / laif

Our Warming Climate A Pilot Project in Norway Raises Doubts about CCS Sustainability

Can Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) really improve the climate balance of cement production? Shortcomings in Norway have some wondering if it has a future in industrial settings. By Thomas Goorden, Susanne Götze, Niklas Marienhagen und Marc Theodor

"We Won't Let Anyone Stop Us from Using Our Oil and Gas" - Dermot Tatlow / DER SPIEGEL

"We Won't Let Anyone Stop Us from Using Our Oil and Gas" - Dermot Tatlow / DER SPIEGEL

America's Most Powerful Energy Strategist "We Won't Let Anyone Stop Us from Using Our Oil and Gas"

She's not a big fan of electric cars and solar energy, but she does like coal: Diana Furchtgott-Roth is one of the leading authors of "Project 2025." DER SPIEGEL wanted to know more about how the Heritage Foundation strategist thinks. Interview Conducted by Claus Hecking in Washington, D.C.

Knowing Ignorance

Knowing Ignorance

meinung •Examining DER SPIEGEL's Climate Change Coverage Knowing Ignorance

DER SPIEGEL's coverage of global warming used to be full of contradictions and erroneous appraisals. Today, the magazine employs some of the best climate reporters in Germany, but still falls well short of its potential. A Guest Essay by Bernhard Poerksen

Photographing the Women of Svalbard - Esther Horvath

Photographing the Women of Svalbard - Esther Horvath

Climate Research on the Edge of the Earth Photographing the Women of Svalbard

Esther Horvath has for years been photographing women engaged in climate research in the Arctic. Her photos show the challenges they face as they go about their work in minus 30 degrees Celsius. By Jan Petter

"We Will Even Miss the 2-Degree Goal If Energy Policy Doesn't Change Fundamentally" - Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

"We Will Even Miss the 2-Degree Goal If Energy Policy Doesn't Change Fundamentally" - Christopher Furlong / Getty Images

International Energy Agency Chief Warns "We Will Even Miss the 2-Degree Goal If Energy Policy Doesn't Change Fundamentally"

Despite all the talk of a shift to green energies and achieving climate neutrality, humanity is burning more fossil fuels than ever. In an interview, Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency, advocates for radical measures and foresees a potential reversal in the current trend. Interview Conducted By Claus Hecking

Is the World Really Ready to Abandon Fossil Fuels? - SBM Offshore

Is the World Really Ready to Abandon Fossil Fuels? - SBM Offshore

Black Gold Rush in Guyana Is the World Really Ready to Abandon Fossil Fuels?

World leaders insist it is time to leave the fossil fuel era behind. But oil companies are making more money than ever before. A new project off the coast of Guyana shows why the energy transition remains more of a dream than reality. By Susanne Götze und Claus Hecking in Georgetown, Guyana

The Death of the Amazon River Dolphin - Franco Banfi / Nature Picture Library / IMAGO

The Death of the Amazon River Dolphin - Franco Banfi / Nature Picture Library / IMAGO

A Taste of an Approaching Climate Dystopia The Death of the Amazon River Dolphin

'The Amazon region is suffering from a vast drought, which has already resulted in the deaths of hundreds of river dolphins. Researchers are trying to determine if it is a sign that the "tipping point" has been reached. By Jens Glüsing in Tefé, Brazil

Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City" - Charlotte de la Fuente / DER SPIEGEL

Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City" - Charlotte de la Fuente / DER SPIEGEL

Preparing for a Changing Climate Copenhagen's Far-Reaching Transformation into a "Sponge City"

As the climate warms, Copenhagen is likely to see more torrential rain storms like the one that inundated the city in 2011. Since then, the Danish capital has taken action, redesigning parks and streets to quickly drain away vast amounts of water. By Jan Petter and Charlotte de la Fuente (Photos) in Copenhagen

"Nobody Wants to Hike Through a Dead Forest" - Michael Stokes / SWNS / action press

"Nobody Wants to Hike Through a Dead Forest" - Michael Stokes / SWNS / action press

Travel in the Climate Crisis "Nobody Wants to Hike Through a Dead Forest"

Wildfires, flooding, algae blooms – many tourists in Europe and further afield experienced extreme conditions this summer. What might the future hold? Researchers have already begun studying what climate change might have in store for the tourism industry's future.

Can the Baltic Sea Still Be Saved? - Fotos: Jana Ulrich / picture alliance/dpa; Martin Pauer / DER SPIEGEL (2x)

Can the Baltic Sea Still Be Saved? - Fotos: Jana Ulrich / picture alliance/dpa; Martin Pauer / DER SPIEGEL (2x)

A Giant Cesspool Can the Baltic Sea Still Be Saved?

Tons of World War II munitions, a huge dead zone and global warming are putting the squeeze on the already highly vulnerable Baltic Sea. Can this crucial European body of water still be saved? By Johann Grolle

Could Norwegian Electric Planes Be a Model for the Rest of the World? - Rolls-Royce / Wideroe

Could Norwegian Electric Planes Be a Model for the Rest of the World? - Rolls-Royce / Wideroe

Pioneers in Green Aviation Could Norwegian Electric Planes Be a Model for the Rest of the World?

The global aviation industry has a massive climate problem, and many are looking to Norway for a possible solution. The country wants all short-haul flights to be conducted with electric planes as early as 2040. But doubts persist about whether the technology will be ready. By Marcus Efler

Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss - Luke Duggleby / DER SPIEGEL

Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss - Luke Duggleby / DER SPIEGEL

The Elephant in the Room Thailand's National Animal Is Pushing Back against Habitat Loss

Thailand has seen an increasing number of deadly encounters between elephants and humans in recent years. The animals are returning to areas that were once covered in jungle, but are now farmland. Locals are at a loss. By Maria Stöhr and Luke Duggleby (Photos)

Europe at Risk of Losing the Lithium Race - Roger Kisby / DER SPIEGEL

Europe at Risk of Losing the Lithium Race - Roger Kisby / DER SPIEGEL

The Global Competition for Raw Materials Europe at Risk of Losing the Lithium Race

Without lithium, copper and rare earths, our mobile phones, electric cars and wind turbines wouldn't function. Currently we are almost exclusively dependent on China for these critical raw materials. But there might be a way out.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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