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2022-07-14 11:13:03 ROTTERDAM - A ship with LNG at the LNG terminal seen from the Piet Hein, former pleasure boat of Que
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Global gas rush threatens Paris Agreement

The fossil fuel phase-out is being neglected amid the energy crisis, warns the Climate Action Tracker. The demand for natural gas alone will consume 10 percent of the carbon budget by 2050. Moreover, 96 percent of oil and gas companies have plans for new fossil fuel projects.

By Bernhard Pötter

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US carbon markets proposal conflicts with greenwashing rules

On Tuesday, UN head Guterres presented strict rules against corporate greenwashing for climate protection. The next day, US climate czar Kerry presented conflicting plans. The US government desperately seeks money for climate protection out of fear of the Republicans.

By Bernhard Pötter

Opinion

Climate lawsuits put governments under pressure

Climate lawsuits are successful and their number is growing. When governments block our secure future, we will continue to turn to the courts. Given what is at stake, we have no time to lose.

By Redaktion Table