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The German government has announced a massive relief package in response to soaring energy prices. But some have criticized the blanket approach. And the plan has sparked anger among other EU leaders, who argue it puts German interests ahead of the bloc

People living in snowy regions that are being transformed by global heating are experiencing ecological grief and anxiety. But could these feelings spur climate action?

People living in snowy regions that are being transformed by global heating are experiencing ecological grief and anxiety. But could these feelings spur climate action?

Solving our plastic bottle problem 3. Some alternatives to plastic Natural polymers that have not been chemically modified are exempt from the directive. Any plastics created from modified natural polymers, or fossil or synthetic feedstocks, are effectively banned. The winners here will be a range of new sustainable materials that are not considered chemically modified. These include regenerated cellulose, which is used to create viscose, lyocell and cellulosic films. The most abundant biopolym...

news Climate: Are major emitters ambitious enough? dw.com 2 hrs ago Loveday Wright, Anne-Sophie Brändlin The heat is on for the world’s biggest emitters to increase their climate targets. Some have upped their goals, but how far do they go? © picture-alliance/AP/Imaginechina Provided by Deutsche Welle The science is clear. If catastrophic global warming is to be averted, global greenhouse gases have to be reduced. And fast. A 2019 UN Environment Program report warned tha...