Which government measures are best for effectively reducing CO2 emissions? Studies now suggest that the right mix and quick political decisions are important for success. However, experts and consumers prefer very different solutions.
By Bernhard Pötter
Despite some progress, the German government's climate policy is still rated as "insufficient" by the Climate Action Tracker. The traffic light coalition must accelerate the energy transition even further and develop a strategy for the transport sector – otherwise there is a risk of driving bans. Contributions to international climate financing should be tripled.
By Nico Beckert
Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.
By Alexandra Endres
Chaotic weather conditions significantly impact cereals, rapeseed, potatoes, as well as fruit and wine growing this year. This is the assessment of the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture in the preliminary harvest report 2024. On Wednesday, Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir emphasized the need to adapt agriculture to climate change.
By Alexandra Endres
A new meta-study has revealed significant adaptation gaps among 199 coastal cities. Neither the depth, scope nor speed of the measures are currently sufficient to adapt them to the increasing climate-related risks.
By Lukas Bayer
Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU countries were lower in the first quarter of 2024 than in the same quarter of the previous year. The economy grew in the same period – albeit very slightly.
By Lukas Knigge
The German state of Thuringia leads the country in reducing CO2 emissions and expanding renewables. The main reasons for this are the end of East Germany, good framework conditions, political will and massive electricity imports. However, climate action is not a priority for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Christian Democrats (CDU), the front-runners in the upcoming election.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new UN report warns of dramatically rising sea levels. Hundreds of millions of people are at risk. Above all, the existence of the Pacific island states is jeopardized. The economic damage is already estimated to be in the billions, and the first resettlement agreements have been signed.
By Nico Beckert
The EU's Renewable Energy Directive for transport must be incorporated into German law; the Federal Ministry for the Environment is working on this. This is a unique opportunity for more climate action – by improving the position of e-mobility and an honest assessment of biofuels, which in many cases do more harm than good to the climate.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Large storage facilities are needed for the future hydrogen economy. But what do we need to look out for? The energy company Uniper now wants to find out in northern Germany.
By Redaktion Table
