So far, the expansion of solar power in Germany has been particularly successful. According to an interim assessment by the Federal Network Agency, the expansion of onshore wind power is also picking up momentum – more than ever since 2017.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to a media report, the US government is considering a carbon price to protect the domestic industry from emissions-intensive imports. Climate envoy John Podesta said it was one of several options.
By Alexandra Endres
Get to know the "Top of the Table": 100 key minds on the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities in science.
By Lukas Bayer
New Zealand's new center-right government is reversing its predecessor's climate policy: First, the climate action budget was cut. Now, exploration for gas and oil is to be facilitated, and agriculture is exempted from climate regulations.
By Nora Hübchen
Imprisoned journalists, human rights violations, the influence of the oil lobby – COP29 host Azerbaijan is facing strong criticism. Nugzar Kokhreidze from the Climate Action Network (CAN) Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia speaks about the challenges and opportunities of the climate conference in Baku.
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Get to know the "Top of the Table": The 100 key players on the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table Editorial Team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations, and NGOs. Today: The most important personalities from foundations.
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The US Supreme Court has stopped the "Chevron Doctrine" in a far-reaching ruling. It thus limits the authorities' ability to regulate the climate and energy sector – and the ruling jeopardizes a large part of President Biden's climate policy.
By Bernhard Pötter
Although the forest fire season has not yet officially begun, record areas are currently burning in the world's largest tropical wetland. Low water levels and drought are helping the fires to spread particularly well.
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The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030 is outdated in parts, writes the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS), and implementing it in full is "completely unrealistic". The FÖS is calling for a reassessment – for the good of the climate and the federal budget.
By Alexandra Endres
Atmosfair produces almost climate-neutral kerosene based on electricity for the first time. A tiny but important step on the way to climate-friendly flying.
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