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Russia's new climate doctrine: no fossil fuels phase-out

The Russian government passed a new climate doctrine shortly before COP28. It outlines a framework for domestic decarbonization and signals the will for international cooperation. However, experts argue that fossil fuels will remain the dominant energy source, which will hinder the climate transition.

By Arne Schütte

Global Climate Strike Held In Amsterdam The climate movement, created by Greta Thunberg Fridays for Future , took again the streets in Amsterdam, to keep demanding better climate policy, on March 25th, 2022. Amsterdam Netherlands PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xRomyxArroyoxFernandezx originalFilename: arroyofernandez-globalcl220325_npHkl.jpg

Report: Five reasons for optimism in the climate crisis

As COP28 is about to kick off, the New Climate Institute presents an encouraging report on climate policy. Although progress is insufficient and too slow, there is hope. Thanks to a change of opinion, ambitious targets, pressure on investments and the surprising success of renewables.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Greenpeace head: 'Scholz can't go to the COP like this'

A Table.Media exclusive: Shortly before COP28, Greenpeace presents a mid-term review of the German government's climate policy: Aside from partial successes, there have been delays and setbacks. Given Germany's national budget crisis, the organization calls for a levy-financed 100 billion special budget for the climate and the future.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Constitutional Court questions cornerstone of German climate policy

An embarrassment for the German government, a serious problem for climate policy: The ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court means that the German government is short of 60 billion euros for the green transformation: The funds for heating replacement, electromobility, chip subsidies, rail investments and electricity price discounts are on the table.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

'The emerging economies refuse to discuss financing'

For 13 years, Franz Perrez helped shape the climate negotiations as Switzerland's environmental ambassador. He recently left the COP stage. In an interview with Table.Media in the run-up to the next climate summit in Dubai, he calls on the emerging economies to show more commitment to reducing carbon emissions and finance.

By Bernhard Pötter

September 5, 2023: Scientists For Extinction Rebellion group protesting at Westminster today.Scientists are hoping to to deliver a clear message to British MP s to stop licensing the fossil fuel companies. Britain is committed to granting hundreds of licences for North Sea oil and gas extraction as part of efforts to become more energy independent, drawing criticism from environmental campaigners.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed plans for more than 100 such licences, which attracted bids earlier this year and said hundreds of future licenses could also be granted. - ZUMAg173 20230905_zap_g173_015 Copyright: xVelarxGrantx

UK: More oil and gas, climate targets postponed

In a government statement, Rishi Sunak reaffirms his course on energy and climate policy: Maintaining the net zero target while extracting more oil and gas from the North Sea and reducing climate standards for buildings and transport. Opposition and experts decry regression.

By Redaktion Table