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COP29 must prioritize climate justice

COP29 is just around the corner. Climate expert Grace Mbungu calls for a stronger focus on climate justice for the countries of the Global South. Mbungu sees a great need for action, particularly regarding financing.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Feature

US election: How much damage Trump could do to the climate

Donald Trump as POTUS would probably radically reduce the US government's climate policy, bleed the authorities dry and stop federal programs. However, the energy transition in the USA and the resistance of states, cities and companies would continue. If Trump wins, COP29 could fail due to the financial issue.

By Bernhard Pötter

News

Fossil energy: How the COP troika expands oil and gas

The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil – hosts of the COPs in 2023, 2024 and 2025 – want to increase oil and gas production by more than 30 percent in total by 2035, according to a new report. The main culprits, however, are the industrialized countries.

By Bernhard Pötter

News

Climate in Numbers: A ship full of solar vs. a hundred coal ships

A new IEA report shows how much more efficient renewable energies are compared to fossil fuels – and how this growth market will triple by 2035. Despite all efforts in the USA and the EU, China will remain the largest producer of cleantech.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Decarbonization: What German and Chinese science academies call for

The highest scientific bodies in Germany and China have called for increased efforts to decarbonize all sectors. This includes more research, more cooperation, a carbon price, funding for renewables and CCS, social compensation and more transparency.

By Bernhard Pötter

News

Spain: At least 72 dead after storms

Storms in Spain have claimed the lives of at least 72 people. It is the deadliest flooding in Europe since the disaster in the German Ahr valley. Climate change is intensifying the frequency and intensity of such flood disasters.

By Lukas Bayer