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Jumbo trilogue: The three sticking points of the EU climate package

Veteran EU politicians call it the biggest trialogue they have ever experienced: Next weekend, negotiations will begin in Brussels on how the EU's emissions trading system will serve the climate, industry and even consumers. Failure is not ruled out.

By Lukas Knigge

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COP15: natural climate protection under pressure

The COP15 biodiversity conference now enters its decisive phase. So far, however, little progress has been made. And now the protection of natural areas, which are key to carbon uptake and climate action, is also on the line.

By Timo Landenberger

Three sources of renewable energy - solar, wind & biogas. The Escalante Solar Project is a 240 MW photovoltaic array nea
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Economy: not afraid of climate trade war with the United States

US President Joe Biden wants to support domestic green industries with billions. In Europe, many now smell protectionism and a disadvantage for their economy. Trade experts and companies are more relaxed than politicians.

By Nico Beckert

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Taking stock of Germany's climate efforts: criticism dominates

One year ago, the so-called 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) came to power with the promise of revolutionizing climate policy and advancing climate targets. How do different stakeholders assess the government's efforts?

By Lisa Kuner

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India's climate plans for G20: energy transition, soils, finance

On Dec. 1, India took over the G20 presidency. The global economy suffers from the effects of the pandemic and Russia's war, food and energy crises, and high inflation. The Modi government's goal: A minimum level of global confidence to tackle the pressing issues of the development and climate crises.

By Goswami Urmi