The Paris climate goals can only be achieved through CO2 storage in large forest areas. However, research shows alarming results: The forest in the Congo Basin stores less CO2 than assumed. Researchers are now discussing how common climate models need to be corrected.
By Redaktion Table
The coalition aims to support CCS only for emissions that are difficult to avoid but also allow it for gas power plants. This puts Economy Minister Habeck at odds with the Greens and SPD, the stakeholder process agreement and Germany's stance at COP28. Support comes from the business sector.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The risk of Western companies becoming entangled in the forced labor system is growing. This is because more and more Uyghurs are also deployed outside Xinjiang. Volkswagen provides a prime example of how reality can catch up with a company's public image.
By Marcel Grzanna
A company is suing Romania for several billion US dollars in damages due to a mining license that was not granted. This is based on international treaties intended to protect companies' investments abroad. Proceedings of this kind are on the rise – and have far-reaching consequences.
By Leonie Düngefeld
EU finance ministers disagree on how to achieve a capital markets union. At the same time, political pressure is increasing to find a European solution to close the investment gap in Europe. A new discussion about European debt is foreseeable.
By Marc Winkelmann
A ship from Chinese EV manufacturer BYD will arrive in Germany for the first time. It is likely to be just a first taste. China's shipyards can hardly keep up with orders for car freighters.
By Jörn Petring
Private IT companies hack into domestic and foreign computers on behalf of the police. This has been revealed by a leak of internal files. What is particularly astonishing is the simplicity with which the cyberattacks are commissioned.
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Just before the elections in Russia in mid-March, Russian troops report territorial gains in Ukraine. However, the situation at the front has actually stalled. Both sides are struggling for more ammunition and replenishment of soldiers.
By Viktor Funk
In purely economic terms, Volkswagen performs well in China. But as far as electromobility is concerned, the giant company is lagging behind. To become more fit for the future, it needs to transform itself. And that is what the company is currently working on.
By Christian Domke Seidel
In Brussels, former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta presented the initial interim results of his report on the future of the single market. He advocated for increased market integration, anticipating political conflicts.
By Marc Winkelmann
