The Greens received a setback in the European elections. But does this also apply to the Green Deal? What impact will the election results have on European climate policy?
By Lukas Knigge
Meet the “Top of the Table”: the 100 key figures in the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities in administration.
By Redaktion Table
For months, the Russian army has been destroying Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Now, a "solar Marshall Plan" for the rapid and cost-effective development of solar energy could make the energy supply more secure and greener. The potential is significant – but so are the challenges.
By Bernhard Pötter
EU climate financing amounted to €28.8 billion in 2022. This is an increase of €6.5 billion compared to the previous year, according to an overview by the climate movement. However, there is still criticism regarding the structure and the recipient countries of the aid.
By Nico Beckert
In the European elections, the AfD campaigns by rejecting the Green Deal and climate policy. Looking ahead to German municipal and state elections, they deny human-caused climate change and reject the Paris Agreement. There is a clear strategy behind this.
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Environmentalists consider the "Restoration Law" a major success for peatland protection in Europe. However, it's not yet finalized.
By Fabian Löhe
Instead of 1.75 billion euros, the lignite company Leag will receive only 1.2 billion euros for the coal phase-out. The remaining amount depends on future electricity and carbon prices – and on a formula that has apparently not even been worked out yet.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A new report concludes that humanity only has a carbon budget of around 200 billion tons left to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
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On World Environment Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned of the climate crisis using drastic words. He particularly addressed the fossil fuel industries directly and called for a rapid phase-out of coal, oil and gas.
By Bernhard Pötter
The International Energy Agency (IEA) warns that the global target of tripling renewable energies is likely to be missed. Expansion must be accelerated in almost all regions worldwide. The IEA proposes that specific targets be included in national UN climate plans.
By Nico Beckert
