China plans to restrict the export of technologies for the production of solar systems. The People's Republic is the technological leader in this field. The export stop would deal a severe blow to the West's efforts to build up its own solar industry.
By Nico Beckert
Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has officially presented the EU's response to the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The EU Green Deal Industrial Plan envisages more subsidies and simpler procedures. However, details on the funding via an EU Sovereignty Fund are still open.
By Redaktion Table
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Chile, Brazil and Argentina. Here are the key outcomes of his trip for climate and energy policy.
By Isabel Cuesta Camacho
The French government's decarbonization policy for the industrial sector has failed for the moment. Only 4 out of 19 industrial sectors have published a legally required roadmap to net zero. But instead of sanctions, companies are now getting money.
By Claire Stam
New arguments in the debate on climate justice: More taxes for the rich and large emitters should reduce emissions and eliminate poverty, according to a comprehensive study. It calls for national and international financial reforms to balance out injustice in and between countries.
By Bernhard Pötter
Around the International Green Week, the dispute over biofuels in Germany is picking up. Agriculture and industry associations view e-fuels as an important part of the transition in the transport sector. Environmental NGOs, on the other hand, criticize their use. An overview of the debates surrounding bioenergy. Will they remain niche?
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In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.
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More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.
By Alexandra Endres
Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.
By Redaktion Table
For the first time in its history, the UN Climate Change Conference in December will be chaired by the head of an oil and gas company. The United Arab Emirates presents itself as modern, efficient and ambitious for the conference in Dubai. But their climate track record so far is rather poor.
By Bernhard Pötter
