Six years ago, the approval of glyphosate caused a fierce political dispute, and now the decision is due to be made again: Today, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) will issue its assessment – and will probably certify that the herbicide is safe. Berlin politicians nevertheless want to ban its use.
By Charlotte Wirth
All quiet on the Southwestern front: The US state of Texas experiences deadly heat waves, but rejects a public debate on the climate crisis. The government supports fossil fuels and renewables and only responds late to disasters. Climate change adaptation mainly happens in big cities.
By Redaktion Table
After US Secretary of State Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to China on Thursday. A significant relaxation is not expected. However, can at least a round of new sanctions be avoided?
By Jörn Petring
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
Another grueling heatwave is rolling over Mexico. Yet the government is investing billions in fossil fuels. Climate plans are non-transparent and lack ambition, renewables are being slowed down. Pressure for more green energy is coming from the US and Canada.
By Redaktion Table
China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe's industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.
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Three years after the Security Law came into force, Hong Kong has placed bounties on exiles and one Australian citizen. The city is serious about its law, which is supposed to apply to the whole world. In conversation with China.Table, their reaction is relaxed.
By Marcel Grzanna
The coalition in Berlin is having great difficulty agreeing on the 2024 budget. It would still have grants of €28 billion from the Corona reconstruction fund at its disposal. But the disbursement has failed so far because the federal government does not meet the formal requirements.
By Markus Grabitz
China restricts the export of two industrial metals important for car chips, of all things. This puts Europe's industry once again between the fronts of the trade war between China and the USA.
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