Klimawandel

The Trump administration has threatened countries supporting a proposed carbon tax on global shipping with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. Despite this pressure, a slim majority of nations backed the original Net-Zero Framework at a recent U.N. meeting.

7. Mai 2026 Von KI berichtet

Record flooding last month pushed several northern Michigan dams close to failure, with water nearly spilling over a key barrier in one city. The events have renewed calls to address the nation's aging dams amid intensifying storms driven by climate change.

Rising temperatures in an Alaska river are causing invasive northern pike to eat more fish, threatening already declining salmon populations. Researchers from the University of Alaska Fairbanks analyzed pike stomach contents and found significant increases in consumption, especially among younger fish. The findings raise concerns about combined effects of climate change and invasive species.

23. April 2026 Von KI berichtet

Chinese authorities have issued new emission rules targeting strategic sectors including AI data centres to meet 2030 climate goals. The move comes amid the Iran war heightening energy security needs. The rules also call for greener digital infrastructure.