Companies and governments around the world are continuing to expand fossil fuels, jeopardizing the Paris climate goals, says a recent study by the Climate Action Trackers, exclusively available to Table.Media. A successful COP28 in Dubai is also doubtful because the host country continues to back oil and gas.
By Bernhard Pötter
Yesterday in Brussels, today in Bonn: COP28 President-designate Al Jaber is touring Europe to answer questions about his plans for the next world climate conference in Dubai. The most crucial answers, however, remain vague.
By Lukas Knigge
Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to the Maldives. The country's ambassador to the EU, Omar Abdul Razzak, is therefore calling for easier access to financing, especially for adaptation measures. It is currently receiving less support than emission reductions. The interview was conducted by Claire Stam.
By Claire Stam
The Bild newspaper is running a campaign against more climate-friendly heating regulations. The EU Commission is fighting back. Why a gas heating ban from 2029 is still unlikely.
By Manuel Berkel
If Moscow had its way, China would currently be buying as much gas as possible from its neighbor. Russia is eager to compensate for the collapsed demand from the EU. However, Beijing is slowing down the planned Power of Siberia 2 pipeline. This could be a tactical move, but not the only reason. Beijing is focusing on energy diversification.
By Jörn Petring
China faces significant economic and societal problems due to low birth rates. A series of measures, such as financial incentives and improved childcare services, aim to address the issue, while some advisors propose more radical approaches. The prospects for success are debated as the root problem runs deeper.
By Fabian Peltsch
The explosion at the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River, possibly as Russia's response to the Ukrainian counteroffensive, raises concerns about a potential accident at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Read on for a detailed analysis of the extent of the risks to the nuclear power plant and what could happen in the event of a catastrophe.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nitrous oxide is responsible for 36 percent of all agricultural emissions in the EU, most of which come from arable farming. In order to achieve the climate targets, these emissions must also be significantly reduced. The EU Commission is relying primarily on the CAP for this, but natural processes can hardly be replaced.
By Timo Landenberger
Parts of the German car industry are turning their attention to e-fuels. The Chinese mass market will probably also decide whether this will pay off. The People's Republic first wants to focus on sustainable aviation fuels. This would also benefit cars with combustion engines in the long term. However, there is still no core policy.
By Frank Sieren
A ship accident in the Indian Ocean throws a spotlight on China's extensive fishing activities on the high seas. Irregular practices in particular – so-called IUU fishing – are met with international criticism, not only from environmentalists. And the issue of the deep-sea fishery is also creating new conflict with Washington.
By Jörn Petring
