The EU Commission does not intend to protect the domestic solar industry from competition from Chinese dumping by imposing trade restrictions. However, it advocates for ambitious sustainability and resilience criteria.
By Manuel Berkel
An area larger than four times the size of Berlin has already burned in Texas, and the fires are not yet under control. The extent of the damage is unclear. Meanwhile, record emissions from wildfires have been detected in South America. Experts urgently advise better landscape management.
By Alexandra Endres
European Union member states are discussing whether manufacturers of fossil fuels should contribute to the costs of climate change. Public funds are insufficient for future climate financing.
By Redaktion Table
In the USA, an increasing number of insurers are refusing coverage for property damage caused by rain and fire. As a result, many victims of severe weather events are left without insurance coverage. The dilemma: Risks are nearly uninsurable – or they make policies so expensive that nobody buys them.
By Isabel Adler
For the second time, a push to globally assess and discuss the application of solar geoengineering SRM has failed at the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA). Countries distrust each other and argue over the scope and purpose of an investigation. Meanwhile, other actors are making moves.
By Goswami Urmi
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wants to make global trade and the World Trade Organization greener. However, at the recently concluded WTO ministerial conference, she largely failed with her proposals.
By Goswami Urmi
The EU states added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the EU's climate targets.
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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
Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
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A majority of Germans demand more climate action from politicians. However, only a minority are willing to accept the higher cost of climate-damaging behavior.
By Horand Knaup
