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Slow recovery leaves German company disappointed

The big boom for German companies failed to materialize after the Covid reopening. Still, they want to continue to invest. They also hope their concerns will be addressed in the upcoming government consultations.

By Jörn Petring

Protest Near White House Against Willow Master Development Plan Demonstrators gather near the White House in Washington, D.C. on March 3, 2023, demanding that President Biden stop the Willow Master Development Plan, an oil drilling project planned to begin in Alaska. Washington, D.C. United States PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xBryanxOlinxDozierx originalFilename: dozier-protestn230303_np1tp.jpg

Study warns of failing COP28

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

EU-Exekutiv-Vizepräsident und Green-Deal-Kommissar Frans Timmermans empfängt COP28-Präsident Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber in Brüssel.

Al Jaber in Bonn and Brussels: waiting for clarity

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

Heating rush: Commission hammers back

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

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Power of Siberia 2 is not making progress

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

April 25, 2021, Fuyang, Anhui, China: A newborn baby is seen being cared for in the ward of the hospital neonatal care center..The results of the seventh national census of China will be released soon, and some institutions predict that the birth rate will be lower than the death rate for the first time. Fuyang China - ZUMAs197 20210425_zaa_s197_006 Copyright: xSheldon Cooperx

'Marriage and birth culture' to combat aging population

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

Agricultural emissions: the underestimated nitrous oxide

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

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Destroyed dam: risks for the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

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