USA pledges coal phase-out
The USA joins the Powering Past Coal Alliance. Other countries also joined the initiative at COP28.
By
Your contact for new licenses
The USA joins the Powering Past Coal Alliance. Other countries also joined the initiative at COP28.
By
At COP28, the USA and 21 other countries have signed a declaration on tripling nuclear power capacity by 2050, a step intended to help achieve the climate targets.
By
The USA has pledged three billion US dollars to the Green Climate Fund. US Vice President Kamala Harris announced this on Saturday in Dubai at COP28, although Washington's pledges are not always considered reliable.
By Lukas Knigge
After the speeches by the heads of state and government, the mood at the climate summit remains cautiously positive. Most speak of cooperation and necessary progress, and many new big promises have been made. But the controversial issues are only now on the table.
By Bernhard Pötter
Burning oil, coal and gas is the main cause of the current health crisis. Climate change will only worsen the situation. COP28 must put this issue at the center stage – and adopt a genuine fossil fuel phase-out.
By Redaktion Table
On Saturday, a global initiative to triple renewables and double energy efficiency by 2030 was officially launched in Dubai. The demands of 118 countries are clear: This target must also be included in COP28's final text.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP28, progress is being made in the fight against methane emissions. The United States has adopted stricter regulation; Turkmenistan, one of the biggest polluters, joined the Global Methane Pledge. And COP President Al Jaber united dozens of companies in one initiative.
By Nico Beckert
On the second day of COP28, heads of state and government called for more climate action. There have been few new commitments so far, and some statements are cause for concern.
By Nico Beckert
Climate action is equally important to all generations, as indicated by a new survey. However, young people give climate action slightly more priority over growth. The fear of the threats of climate change is also more widespread among the younger generation.
By Nico Beckert
Chancellor Olaf Scholz must advocate for an exit from fossil energy in Dubai and scale back his own LNG plans at home. This is not only in the interest of climate action but also for human rights.
By Redaktion Table