A survey reveals broad support for progressive taxation of wealthy individuals and environmentally harmful companies. Higher earners in many countries also back increased income and wealth taxes for the rich.
By Lukas Bayer
Climate change is intensifying pressure on insurance companies, as natural disasters become increasingly hazardous and projects like wind and solar parks require insurance. The insurance industry will play a crucial role in the energy transition.
By Redaktion Table
A new study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) calls for federal funding for the Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF). Important funding and investment programs for climate protection would otherwise come to a standstill.
By Fabian Löhe
On Monday, a US judge dismissed a lawsuit by oil giant ExxonMobil against the activist group Arjuna Capital. At ExxonMobil's annual general meeting, the group wanted to persuade the company to do more for the climate – without success.
By Lukas Bayer
According to insiders, India plans to build significantly more coal-fired power plants in 2025 and beyond than in the past.
By Lukas Bayer
The traffic transition is having an impact: As new calculations show, the strong growth in EVs could reduce fuel demand for road traffic as early as 2027.
By Nico Beckert
The European Investment Bank (EIB) invests 60 percent of its lending volume in climate and green projects. Even after the rise of the far-right in the EU elections, it is still a climate bank, says Nancy Saich, the EIB's chief climate expert, in an interview.
By Alexandra Endres
Grid data is important for the energy transition. An alliance of science, industry and associations is therefore calling for better access to this data. The Federal Network Agency is open for discussions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU Commission wants to exempt long-haul flights from the monitoring regulations for non-carbon emissions for two years. Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air consider the move to be "misleading".
By Lukas Knigge
The global energy transition is unattainable without China. Therefore, Robert Habeck should emphasize climate policy relations during his visit to Beijing. Here are six proposals for pragmatic cooperation between Germany and China to benefit climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
