Just Energy Transition Partnerships are intended to promote decarbonization in developing and emerging countries, such as South Africa, Indonesia, Vietnam and Senegal. But the agreements reached so to date have neglected social justice aspects. This poses risks – including for climate action.
By Redaktion Table
A recent study shows enormous potential for storing CO2 in ancient submarine volcanoes. Regions off Portugal's coast indicate favorable geology. The narrative fits well with the current focus on CCS, but it has its gaps.
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Record heat and forest fires in tourist destinations: Weather extremes move people – but science has no evidence that this results in more support for climate action, says sociologist Eduardo Gresse. In this interview, he talks about what the German government is doing wrong in climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
The British renewables expert will head the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) for the next few years and coordinate the work on the 7th Assessment Report. He prevailed against three competitors from Belgium, Brazil and South Africa and aims to make the IPCC more inclusive.
By Bernhard Pötter
Offshore wind farms in Europe often no longer require government subsidies. In fact, they are so lucrative that companies pay billions for such licenses. However, a different wind is blowing in China and the UK, the world's largest offshore markets.
By Bernward Janzing