As it did last year, the US government’s proposed 2027 budget calls for sweeping cuts to key research institutions. Climate research would be particularly affected.
By Tim Gabel
India has withdrawn its bid to host the UN Climate Change Conference (COP33) in 2028. The decision followed months of debate within the government over the country’s stance on climate policy.
By Urmi Goswami
The German government’s task force is examining whether reactivating coal-fired power plants could help lower energy prices. According to the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, however, there is little to no prospect of this happening.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Commission has set the price for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) at €75.36 for the first quarter. Emissions from imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to this tax since the start of this year.
By Lukas Knigge
The European Commission has set the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) price at €75 for the first quarter of 2026. Since the beginning of the year, emissions embedded in imported goods such as steel and aluminum have been subject to the levy.
By Lukas Knigge
Starting in 2026, the European Commission plans to make sharp cuts to free emissions allowances granted to industry. Benchmarks for process heat and fuels are set to fall by 34%, although some sectors will be exempt from the reductions.
By Lukas Knigge
A new study by the German Federal Environment Agency has identified a previously underestimated source of SF6 (sulfur hexafluoride) emissions in southwestern Germany. The findings challenge earlier assumptions about the distribution of F-gases in Germany, which are potent drivers of global warming.
By Lisa Kuner
The cost of lithium-ion batteries has fallen dramatically over the past three decades. Government subsidies and public research played a key role in driving the technology’s early development.
By Nico Beckert
Environmental crime is a global problem of enormous scale. It causes immense harm to nature and people, while investigative efforts lag far behind.
By Franziska Klemenz
A new study highlights the close connection between agricultural production and wildfires in South America’s Gran Chaco region. According to the findings, many of these fires are linked to deforestation and grazing.
By Julia Dahm
