If India and China were to pay compensation for a future coal phase-out similar to Western countries, the two largest coal consumers would face costs in the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
The transition in heating presents municipalities with enormous challenges, says Kiel's Mayor Ulf Kämpfer. In an interview with Table.Briefings, he explains why Kiel is pursuing a more ambitious path than other municipalities, why high speed isn't always helpful, and where the necessary billions for network expansion could come from.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Major banks continue to invest billions in the fossil fuel industry. In some areas, investments have even increased. However, there are also pioneers for a climate-friendly financial industry.
By Nick Nuttall
At the end of April, the traffic light coalition government agreed on the Solar Package I. This paves the way for the accelerated expansion of wind and solar energy. However, there is also a need for support for large battery storage, according to Benedikt Deuchert from the company Kyon Energy.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The Australian Labor government presented a new strategy for extracting natural gas on Thursday, despite Australia's continued commitment to being climate-neutral by 2050.
By Fabian Löhe
The solar industry can already produce enough modules to achieve the climate targets. However, the wind power and battery industries still lack the necessary number of plants. Heat pump manufacturers also need to invest heavily.
By Nico Beckert
A new report concludes that 30 percent of global electricity now comes from renewables. However, electricity sector emissions have increased.
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Malaria could be transmitted in fewer African regions than previously assumed. At the same time, more people could contract the disease.
By Fabian Löhe
Few leading climate researchers still believe that the 1.5-degree target can be met. Almost 80 percent fear global warming of more than 2.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century.
By Lukas Bayer
Climeworks has installed a new direct air capture and storage facility in Iceland. The company aims to remove millions of tons of CO2 from the atmosphere by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
