The Washington Coal Club has named the US president the “Undisputed Champion of Coal.” In recent weeks, Trump has taken a series of steps that underscore his commitment to that title.
By Kai Schöneberg
The US is once again withdrawing from the Paris Agreement. I witnessed firsthand how misguided that decision is, long before Donald Trump.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to Oxfam, the super-rich cause disproportionately high CO₂ emissions. Whether the reference to the luxury of the super-rich promotes a fairer climate policy or merely soothes the conscience of the masses is unclear.
By Bernhard Pötter
Is the Paris Téléphérique, which now connects some suburbs to the metro network, a model for the rest of the world in terms of climate policy? The answer is a clear yes — and no.
By Kai Schöneberg
Brazil is angry with German Chancellor Merz? President Lula may have a few opportunities to get his own back.
By Bernhard Pötter
The whole world meets at climate conferences: Bad for people without a photographic memory or who have difficulty recalling names.
By Bernhard Pötter
COP is supposed to identify and solve problems. However, it often invents and relies on terms that conceal real problems rather than clearly spelling them out.
By Bernhard Pötter
Brazil has chosen a mythological figure as its mascot for the climate conference. ”Curupira” stands a protector of the forest — but could cause confusion.
By Lisa Kuner