Despite their high potential, measures for food transition are rarely mentioned in national climate plans. Instead, governments tend to focus on energy saving and electromobility.
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The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and warns that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.
By Nico Beckert
The conception of a new fund for forest conservation based on a Brazilian initiative is close to being finalized. The fund could generate up to four billion US dollars annually for the conservation of tropical forests.
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After Shell, BP is also questioning its climate targets for 2030. The oil company wants to scrap them and expand oil production instead. This is BP's response to unsettled investors.
By Lukas Bayer
Thyssenkrupp is considering discontinuing a three-billion-euro decarbonization project. The business plans of the TKSE steel division are currently being reviewed.
By Lukas Bayer
The price increase for the Deutschlandticket could almost halve the climate benefit of the ticket. This is shown by a new study. Many citizens would switch back to their car.
By Nico Beckert
Norway has completed the "Northern Lights" CCS project. Starting next year, it is expected to store up to 1.5 million tons of CO2, including from European industry. However, if the demand is sufficient, it is expected to be able to store larger quantities in the future.
By Nico Beckert
The German Ministry of the Environment has launched a climate adaptation strategy. Various departments have developed "measurable targets" for adaptation to climate change.
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Due to a new transparency regulation, the largest US oil companies have disclosed how much money flows overseas: ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips pay significantly more to foreign countries than to the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
Last year, the number of jobs in renewable energies climbed to at least 16.2 million. China is at the top of the list, but there are also significantly more jobs in Germany. However, another solar industry report clouds the outlook.
By Lukas Bayer
