The Canadian government plans to encourage the fossil fuel industry to decarbonize through emissions trading. Specifically, emissions in the sector are to be reduced by 35 percent by 2030 compared to 2019. While the oil and gas industry fears lower production, environmental organizations welcome the draft.
By Lukas Bayer
In coordinated letters, European NGOs call on the EU Commission to take legal action against France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Ireland. The associations criticize allegedly inadequate national energy and climate plans.
By Alexandra Endres
The 1.5-degree limit will be exceeded for the first time in 2024. Forecasts by the EU Climate Change Service predict a temperature deviation of 1.55 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels, making 2024 the warmest year on record.
By Lukas Bayer
The election of Donald Trump as US President has shocked climate activists around the world. They now discuss plans for how global cooperation and the energy transition can continue, even if the USA leaves the UN climate process for the third time.
By Bernhard Pötter
China calls on developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments at the upcoming climate conference. Beijing demands a roadmap for doubling adaptation financing, which will come from public funds.
By Redaktion Table
The National Energy and Climate Plan is not sufficient to achieve the climate targets set by the EU, criticizes the DUH. It is impossible to estimate its actual impact. A realistic assessment of the necessary investments is missing.
By Alexandra Endres
The aborted UN conference on biodiversity also has an impact on COP29: On the one hand, the link between climate and species action was emphasized at COP16 in Cali, but on the other hand, a conclusion failed due to the central issue that will also dominate Baku: money.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate change also poses challenges for psychology. A recent report calls for a national resilience plan and emphasizes the responsibility of psychologists and psychotherapists.
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COP29 is just around the corner. Climate expert Grace Mbungu calls for a stronger focus on climate justice for the countries of the Global South. Mbungu sees a great need for action, particularly regarding financing.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In order to boost the consumption of renewable energy, China wants to expand its grids, accelerate the industry's electricity generation, and produce more green hydrogen.
By Nico Beckert
