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Russia's war belongs on the climate agenda

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is exacerbating the climate crisis – but this hardly matters at COP27. Those who stand up for the environment in authoritarian Russia live in danger. If the world really wants to protect the climate, it cannot ignore these issues, according to Arshak Makichyan

By Redaktion Table

Record Coal Prices Help Indonesia s Recovery A tugboat sails past piles of coal on a barge on the Mahakam River in Samar
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Indonesia: 20 billion from G7 for coal phase-out

The industrialized countries are helping Indonesia phase out coal to net zero in 2050 with 20 billion dollars. South Africa is the model for this "JETP" initiative for equitable energy transformation. But in Vietnam, India, and Senegal, the initiative is making little headway.

By Bernhard Pötter

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'There is no nuclear power renaissance'

Nuclear expert Mycle Schneider deplores a "fact-free debate" on nuclear and climate. He says there is no evidence that nuclear technology plays an important role in the fight against global warming. And because time is of the essence, this debate is "absurd".

By Bernhard Pötter