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EU Nature Restoration Law: Benefits for carbon sinks unclear

Probably the most controversial Green Deal law was passed by the EU Parliament on Tuesday. The renaturation law is intended to promote nature's resilience to climate change. However, some things were lost in the course of the legislative process.

By Lukas Knigge

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The world's dirtiest airports are in Dubai, London and LA

Data from 2019 shows that passenger and cargo flights from the 20 most climate-damaging airports worldwide caused 231 million tons of carbon emissions. The dirtiest airports are located in Asia, North America and Europe.

By Lukas Knigge

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LNG boom divides EU countries

Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.

By Manuel Berkel

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Supply Chain Law postponed, climate action regulations on hold

The EU's Supply Chain Law has once again not been postponed due to a lack of majority. This means that plans on how companies must manage and document the transition to green business practices are hanging in the air.

By Leonie Düngefeld

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Austria: Climate research increases pressure in government dispute over climate plan

Leading climate researchers have evaluated 100 statements on Austria's draft National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). The latter was supposed to have already been submitted to the EU Commission, but the Austrian coalition government is deadlocked. As a result, infringement proceedings are underway against Austria.

By Lukas Bayer