United Nations INC talks on global plastic pollution failed

From 5 to 14 August 2025 the second part of the fifth session (INC-5.2) form the “Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee” (INC) talks to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution where held in Geneva, Switzerland, by the “United Nations Environment Programme” (UNEP) Due to the resistance of fossil fuel producing countries, the UNEP INC […]

Latest research shows: 1.5°C is out of reach

A latest article “Indicators of Global Climate Change 2024: annual update of key indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence” (essd.copernicus.org/articles/17/2641/2025) from 60 renowned scientist shows, there is only about 3 years left to stay within the so call 1.5°C “greenhouse gas” (GHG) emission budget. This budget is calculated based on […]

1.5°C global warming tipping point is expected by September 2029

Latest data from “The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S)” (copernicus.eu) and its “C3S Global temperature trend monitor” shows global warming reached 1.38°C in February 2025. Reaching 1.5°C of global warming above pre-industrial levels – the limit agreed under the “Paris Agreement” – is expected by September 2029, within ca. 4.5 years. We understand, 1.5°C is […]