The home appliance industry is complaining of unfair treatment under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). European manufacturers pay border duties on imported raw materials, while importers of appliances are exempt, says Lars Schubert in an interview.
By Lukas Knigge
Oil-producing nations are taking a tougher stance than ever before against global climate policy. For countries pursuing an energy transition, this provides a particularly strong additional incentive to join forces. Jakob Schlandt of HIC Consulting advocates for a new attempt to establish a Climate Club.
By Jakob Schlandt
A new study predicts that e-fuels have great potential for achieving climate neutrality in the transportation sector. Critics, however, warn of major technical hurdles, financing problems and new dependencies on suppliers.
By Nico Beckert
Following visits to China by Chancellor Merz and Environment Minister Schneider, a Chinese expert is advising investors to focus on Chinese green-tech leaders. Germany must find new ways to deal with China’s technological dominance.
By Leonardo Pape and Nico Beckert
Heat waves, droughts, and floods have become so commonplace due to climate change that they are often overlooked in the news. In Climate.Table, you’ll find a monthly selection of extreme weather events.
By Kai Schöneberg
The European Emissions Trading System is set to undergo reform. A study by PIK now shows that integrating facilities that capture CO₂ could stimulate investment and have a price-dampening effect in the long term. However, the costs of the methods examined remain uncertain.
By Lukas Bayer
Nature conservation as the foundation of defense policy: Environmentalists and a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) think tank are calling for increased dialogue on the restoration of wetlands, reduced reliance on fossil fuels within the armed forces, and resilient military bases.
By Kai Schöneberg
The war in Iran is plunging Pacific small island developing states into an energy and economic crisis. According to a new report, opportunities lie in the expansion of renewable energy.
By Urmi Goswami
Is heating a private matter? Running certainly is, writes building efficiency expert Messari-Becker. But just as the government builds roads, it must also create the conditions for free choice in heating – thereby enabling climate protection with social acceptance.
By Lamia Messari-Becker
Under pressure from member states and industry, the European Commission has taken action sooner than originally planned. On Wednesday, it presented initial plans on how to make the Emissions Trading System more flexible.
By Lukas Knigge
