BYD is expected to become one of the world's largest automakers in 2023. Denza, the former partner brand of Mercedes-Benz from which the Stuttgart-based company largely withdrew, will likely play a crucial role.
By Christian Domke Seidel
After decades without CO2 reduction targets, the UN International Maritime Organization sets itself rules that may be enough to meet the 2-degree limit. For many, the details show progress. Critics, however, see a departure from the 1.5-degree path. A CO2 price is expected to be decided at a later date.
By Bernhard Pötter
Actually, the G7 countries wanted to agree on common guidelines for AI. Then the EU and the USA wanted to be the engine of the process. Now Joe Biden wants to lead the movement. Meanwhile, the Spanish are presenting a new paper for the AI Act trilogue.
By Corinna Visser
Today, the European Parliament votes on the Nature Restoration Law. Rarely has an EU project been so controversial. But it's not just about protecting nature, it's also about protecting the climate. Restoring drained peatlands can play a decisive role in achieving CO2 reduction targets.
By Timo Landenberger
Following the bribery scandal in the European Parliament, President Roberta Metsola has drawn up a reform catalog with 14 points. It is now becoming clear which compromises on the Rules of Procedure are acceptable to the consensus.
By Markus Grabitz
China has achieved a world record in nuclear fusion: Researchers managed to maintain a high plasma temperature for an extended time. Fusion is expected to be an important element of China's energy policy someday.
By Frank Sieren
While countries like Germany have been debating the pros and cons of carbon storage for years, the technology has long been seen as part of the solution in China's fight against climate change. For the first time, state-owned energy companies have now constructed an offshore storage facility in the South China Sea.
By Jörn Petring
By last Sunday, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) was supposed to present a set of rules for mining in the deep sea. This deadline has passed without any result, so the current negotiations are mainly about how to proceed without rules. More and more countries and the EU are calling for a moratorium.
By Leonie Düngefeld
A brutal price war has erupted on China's electric car market. This may soon be the downfall of many manufacturers. A "truce" has not even lasted two days. US manufacturer Tesla now lures new customers with a premium after company founder Elon Musk had previously declared his support for socialist core values.
By Redaktion Table
With substantial financial and personnel contributions, China expands its influence in UN organizations. It is a way of asserting national interests: Directors from the People's Republic broker contracts with Chinese companies, deepen cooperation with their government and aim to upset the prevailing value system.
By Marcel Grzanna
