A World Bank report shows that countries worldwide earned a record sum of 104 billion US dollars last year by pricing CO2. However, the price per ton remains too low.
By Lukas Bayer
In a report adopted on Tuesday, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea writes that the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea obligates climate action. This is a victory for small island nations. The Tribunal's arguments will impact future climate conferences and lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
After the Bundesrat also approved the Climate Change Act (KSG), climate activists have appealed to the federal president not to sign the law due to constitutional concerns and a formal error.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The social conditions for the necessary adaptation vary significantly in Germany. This is the conclusion drawn by the Climate Neutrality Foundation – and they explain what policies need to be implemented.
By Caspar Dohmen
According to a recent study, the deployment of hydrogen could make the global energy transition more cost-effective. This is particularly true for international shipping and aviation, where costs could be reduced. However, the overall role of hydrogen remains relatively small.
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Once again, a court has judged the federal government's climate policy as inadequate. Experts believe this will have consequences – despite the recently passed weakening of the Climate Change Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
US President Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on Chinese battery imports. This comes at an unfavorable time for Europe, as the tariffs could lead to even more imports from China, making the ramp-up of European battery factories even more difficult.
By Nico Beckert
How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Over two billion people around the world cook with dirty fuels. This leads to deaths and high carbon emissions. A summit in Paris pledged financial resources to tackle the problem in Africa.
By Fabian Löhe
India will elect a new parliament until June 4. Future climate policy depends heavily on the steel industry, which aims to triple its capacity by 2030. To ensure that this is compatible with climate targets, the government is relying on green hydrogen and CCUS
By Goswami Urmi
