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COP is not fit for purpose. Here is how to reform it

COP process tends toward lethargy while climate change accelerates rapidly. The Club of Rome co-chair calls for: Climate conferences urgently need to be revamped to become more actionable and effective. Six reform proposals for the preparations for COP28.

By Redaktion Table

(211031) -- HEFEI, Oct. 31, 2021 -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2021 shows Wenergy Hefei Electric Power Co., Ltd. in

The hidden interests behind China's coal boom

China has approved more new coal-fired power plants in 2022 than at any time in the last seven years. Are the international climate targets at risk? Chinese peculiarities such as low utilization of power plants and the rapid expansion of renewables give a reason for hope. But some risks to the climate remain.

By Nico Beckert