As it did last year, the US government’s proposed 2027 budget calls for sweeping cuts to key research institutions. Climate research would be particularly affected.
By Tim Gabel
As the largest source of CO₂ emissions outside the European Union’s Emissions Trading System, the transport sector presents a particularly steep challenge under the German government’s Climate Action Program. Even if the program is implemented, Germany is likely to miss its climate targets in this sector because the proposed measures do not go far enough.
By Fritz Vorholz
The first credits on the UN’s new carbon market have been issued for a cooking stove project in Myanmar. This marks a milestone for the carbon market established under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement – but concerns remain.
By Lisa Kuner
India has withdrawn its bid to host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028. The decision followed months of debate within the government over the country’s stance on climate policy.
By Urmi Goswami
The German government’s task force is examining whether reactivating coal-fired power plants could help lower energy prices. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, however, there is little to no prospect of this happening.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In an op-ed in Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Katherina Reiche expresses support for the energy transition while at the same time downplaying its achievements to date and emphasizing its high costs. However, several of the figures she cites are incorrect or misleading.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The world is experiencing a backlash against climate action. Even so, there are reasons not to give up hope, our opinion columnist argues: affordable renewables, growing climate awareness and, paradoxically, the war in the Middle East.
By Michael Jakob
The European Commission has set the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price at €75 for the first quarter of 2026. Since the beginning of the year, emissions embedded in imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to the levy.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has set the price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at €75.36 for the first quarter. Emissions from imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to this tax since the start of this year.
By Lukas Knigge
A new climate ranking shows that major steelmakers in Japan and South Korea are making little progress in transforming their domestic markets. Their investments in the United States, however, could help make the US steel sector greener.
By Alex Veit
