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'The global coal phase-out will definitely happen'

At the end of the first week, COP27 was all about decarbonization. Speaking with Bernhard Pötter, the two experts, Jan Steckel and Michael Jakob, explain how and when the inevitable coal phase-out will happen – and where it is currently being delayed.

By Bernhard Pötter

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12 reasons Biden has little power over climate policy

US President Joe Biden declared at the Sharm el-Sheikh conference that the USA would strengthen its leadership role in the fight against climate change. But the country with the largest historical carbon emissions fails to live up to its potential as the largest economic power and global superpower when it comes to the climate. The reasons are manifold.

By Bernhard Pötter

A leader who does not lead

US President Joe Biden spoke yesterday at COP27 about his successes and declared the United States to be the leader in climate protection. But there is not much to back this claim.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Why the decisions at COP27 can save lives

Floods, malaria, displacement: The climate crisis threatens the health of people in many parts of the world. Limiting global warming to below 1.5 degrees is critical, according to Carol Devine and Elisa de Siqueira. From COP27, they expect action on continued greenhouse gas reductions and more resources for health protection.

By Redaktion Table