A new Chinese action plan aims to reduce carbon emissions in the aluminum sector. The sector will replace coal with renewable energies and recycle more aluminum.
By Nico Beckert
After tough negotiations, South Africa has passed a new climate law. It is seen as an indication that the new government is pursuing a more ambitious climate policy than its predecessor.
By Lukas Bayer
In its second letter, the COP Troika calls on the UN member states to submit their national climate plans to the UN earlier than planned. The idea is to send a signal for compliance with the 1.5-degree limit. The Troika countries want to lead by example.
By Lukas Bayer
While the EU, the USA, Japan and Korea are reducing their dependence on coal, demand in China and India is increasing – albeit slower than in 2023. Overall, the IEA expects demand to remain constant until 2025.
By Alexandra Endres
US climate envoy John Podesta plans to visit China and negotiate the reduction of industrial nitrous oxide emissions. The USA plans to halve emissions of this greenhouse gas by 2025.
By Nico Beckert
Germany recently adopted a hydrogen import strategy. A new study shows which corridors could be used to bring hydrogen to Europe and Germany. However, this will require additional efforts.
By Nico Beckert
In view of the narrower scope for public climate investments, the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS) proposes linking environmental taxes to inflation. This could generate €9 billion a year. According to the FÖS, reducing fossil fuel subsidies would free up as much as €24 billion per year.
By Alexandra Endres
Former WWF board member Christoph Heinrich will head the Ecologic Institute think tank in the future.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The EU's monitoring regulations for non-CO2 emissions provide for an exception for long-haul flights. This means that a large part of the climate impact of contrails is not recorded, criticizes a think tank.
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France has been criticized for ambiguities in its 2030 target for the share of renewable energies in the electricity supply. There is double counting. In addition, there are no details about the share of individual renewable energies.
By Nico Beckert
