Climate crisis: What is the real state of the climate?

More CO₂ than ever before, electricity-guzzling AI, and China: a new report shows where the world is headed. The most important insights – so you don’t have to read everything.

November 14, 2025, 08:46

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The 2025 Global Carbon Budget shows: CO₂ emissions hit a new high, while the CO₂ budget for 1.5 degrees is almost exhausted. Only a few countries have ambitious climate goals. The State of the Climate Report warns of accelerating global warming and dramatic environmental impacts. The World Energy Outlook shows huge power consumption by AI and data centers. China’s emissions are stagnating, which could mark a historical reversal.

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The expansion of renewable energy can no longer be stopped. Unfortunately, lately more and more coal, gas and oil are being burned.
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What about the climate? There is perhaps no other time of the year where this question can be answered in more detail than at the start of the year World Climate Conference. So far, many reports have emerged from researchers and NGOs. This provides a scientific basis for negotiations at climate conferences. At the same time, they offer an overview of the most important recent findings in climate science.