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Monday, 8 July 2024
Sustainable consumption: fair and reusable for change

Recycled cups here, straws made from pasta there, shoes made from rice paper and covers made from ocean plastic. But does it really make a...
Monday, 8 July 2024
What does ESG mean?

ESG is a valuation approach that takes into account the sustainability and ethical impact of a company in the areas of environment, social affairs and...
Monday, 24 June 2024
How do you calculate your Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions?

Scope plays a particularly important role in carbon footprints. What do Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 stand for?
Monday, 24 June 2024
What evidence is there for climate change?

Researchers have been gathering evidence of man-made climate change for decades. This blog post is intended to give you an overview of the current state...
Monday, 24 June 2024
CO₂ offsetting for businesses: What is important in 2024?

Read now what you as a company should consider when offsetting CO₂ in 2024.
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
CBAM - What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism?

The EU has introduced the CBAM so that European companies that commit to climate protection.
Tuesday, 16 January 2024
Doughnut Economics: On Planetarian and Social Boundaries

The donut model is based on the idea that the earth itself also has limits: planetary and social.
Friday, 1 December 2023
How high are Germany’s carbon emissions per capita?

Germany is one of the world’s leading industrialized countries, and has contributed significantly to global warming in recent decades.
Friday, 1 December 2023
Mail’s carbon footprint: How much CO₂ does an email produce?

In this blog post, you will find out how much CO₂ is emitted when you type an email.
Thursday, 26 October 2023
What is Earth Overshoot Day?

Earth Overshoot Day is the day of the year from which we humans consume more than the Earth can sustain.
Monday, 25 September 2023
How much will sea levels rise due to the climate crisis?

In the 20th century, sea level has already risen by 20 cm. Currently, sea level is rising by 3.7 millimeters per year, according to the...
Friday, 22 September 2023
Is this still extreme weather or already a climate crisis?

The climate crisis is leading to more extreme weather events, including heat waves and thunderstorms.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Record heat – How fast are temperatures rising due to the climate crisis?

On July 4, 2023, the world’s highest average temperature of all time was also measured. One heat record chases the next.
Wednesday, 20 September 2023
Methane and climate change – Why are cows to blame?

Methane plays a major role in the human-made greenhouse effect. Methane is up to 25 times more harmful to the climate than carbon dioxide.
Friday, 25 August 2023
What if Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg would fight for climate protection?

It’s simply absurd: Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk may climb into the ring for a fistfight soon. Why? I don’t think even they could answer...
Thursday, 15 June 2023
What is the EU Emissions Trading System?

EU emissions trading, or trading in emission rights, is the European Union’s central instrument for implementing its climate protection policy.
Monday, 15 May 2023
What is carbon offsetting?

Carbon offsetting is the process by which companies and individuals can offset their CO₂ emissions.
Monday, 13 March 2023
The 16 climate change tipping elements and their tipping points

Tipping elements and their tipping points are crucial climate systems that are important for the earth’s climate.
Friday, 24 February 2023
How much CO₂ does a tree absorb per year?

Across all tree species, a tree stores an average of 24.62 kg of CO₂ annually.
Monday, 9 January 2023
CO₂ compensation made easy: A beginner's guide to CO₂ offsetting

CO₂ offsetting means compensating your CO₂ emissions by financially supporting projects that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Why is it worth it for you to donate to climate protection now?

Our governments are not doing enough to stop climate change. What can you do to protect the climate now?
Friday, 2 December 2022
What is the 1.5 degree target?

The 1.5 degree target was adopted at the Paris Climate Agreement in 2015. The goal is to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Friday, 2 December 2022
3 reasons for you why climate protection is the best Christmas present 2022

Why not give climate protection as a Christmas gift this year? Here are 3 reasons why our Climate Gift Subscription is the perfect 2022 Christmas...
Thursday, 17 November 2022
What is greenwashing—and how do you recognise it?

Greenwashing is the conscious misleading of consumers. People or companies present themselves as particularly sustainable or environmentally conscious.
Thursday, 17 November 2022
What do you need to know about COP27 in Egypt?

The COP is the official UN climate conference. The COP is now taking place for the 27th time. This time in Egypt, in Sharm el-Sheikh....
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Why switching to green energy in Europe won’t save the climate

Green electricity does not reduce CO₂ emissions in Europe. That’s because of EU emissions trading. What can you do to protect our climate now?
Tuesday, 9 August 2022
Ecological Footprint: What is an ecological footprint?

The ecological footprint indicates how much area of the earth we need for resources to sustain our lifestyle.
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
CO₂, CO₂e or CO₂eq—yes, what now?

To compare different greenhouse gasses, there are CO₂ equivalents: CO₂e or CO₂eq for short. Which greenhouse gasses have which share in the climate crisis?
Tuesday, 3 May 2022
Cryptocurrency – How harmful are Bitcoin, Ethereum etc. for the environment?

For some, they are the future of financial business, for others digital gimmicks: cryptocurrencies divide the world. Perhaps even in the truest sense of the...
Thursday, 21 April 2022
Reforestation: what to keep in mind?

Since 2020, climate subscribers have been offsetting their carbon footprint with ForTomorrow. The first trees were planted during the planting seasons in October and November...
Thursday, 21 April 2022
IPCC Report 2022 AR6: Summary Part 1

What does the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report say, why is it so alarming and can we stop the consequences of man-made climate change now? Here...
Thursday, 24 March 2022
How does carbon offsetting work with the EU Emissions Trading System?

CO₂ emissions are often offset with projects in the global south. But there is actually a way to promote a climate-friendly economy here in Europe....
Monday, 7 March 2022
Plant new forests with ForTomorrow

In this article we answer your most asked questions about our planting campaigns and their contribution to climate protection.
Thursday, 16 December 2021
Climate protection as a Christmas gift?

With ForTomorrow you can give your loved ones climate protection for Christmas. Here you can find out how and why!
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
10 reasons people keep telling me bikes can't replace cars

Reasonable people have reasons for not to using their legs to pedal and using a car instead.
Saturday, 24 April 2021
A new look for a better tomorrow

We’ve thought about how we share our vision with you. A brand that shows how dedicated we are to helping you take real action.
Sunday, 21 February 2021
The CO₂ price at ForTomorrow

CO₂ prices are rising. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
Wednesday, 22 January 2020
ForTomorrow is a non-profit organization

A non-profit organization is a type of organization dedicated to promoting a particular social cause or advocating for a particular point of view.