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Hongkongs Wirtschaft nach der Pandemie

Hong Kong's difficult comeback

The Chinese Special Administrative Region was hit even harder by the pandemic than the People's Republic. Now the financial metropolis seeks to make a comeback. But that will not be easy.

By Redaktion Table

China Touristenvisa

Delayed tourist visas

Although the Chinese are once again allowed to leave the country for their vacations, the People's Republic continues to deny tourist visas to foreigners. The chaos at home is supposed to fall under the radar of global perception.

By Fabian Peltsch

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How the agricultural turnaround is to succeed

Biodiversity and farm-to-fork strategies: Several EU action plans aim at a green transformation of agriculture. Time is pressing. However, translating these plans into concrete measures and laws is still a long way off.

By Timo Landenberger

IMAGO Nature: Unsere Erde, Energiequellen, Biomasse  Germany, compost and biogas plant GERMANY, Hamburg, compost factory and biogas plant *** DEUTSCHLAND, Hamburg , Kompostwerk und Biogasanlage Buetzberg der Stadtreinigung Hamburg, in einer Trockenfermentation Anlage werden aus organischen Abfaellen Biogas und hochwertiger Kompost erzeugt, das Gas wird durch Vattenfall in das Gasnetz eingespeist, Gärkammern Hamburg Germany

Bioenergy: a future with many uncertainties

Around the International Green Week, the dispute over biofuels in Germany is picking up. Agriculture and industry associations view e-fuels as an important part of the transition in the transport sector. Environmental NGOs, on the other hand, criticize their use. An overview of the debates surrounding bioenergy. Will they remain niche?

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EU agricultural policy: how to make it climate-friendly

More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.

By Alexandra Endres

An open cast coal mine in the Latrobe Valley which has massive coal reserves close to the surface. The industry is responsible for destruction of the landscape as well as fueling climate change. Around 85% of all Australia s power comes from coal, to power a lifestyle which leaves Australians with the largest carbon footprint on the planet. An open cast coal mine in the Latrobe Valley which has massive coal reserves close to the surface. The industry is responsible for destruction of the landscape as well as fueling climate change. Around 85% of all Australia s power comes from coal, to power a lifestyle which leaves Australians with the largest carbon footprint on the planet. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZB874_241885_0209

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Australia: Government insists on controversial CO2 mechanism

In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.

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Japan: G7 Presidency without focus on climate

Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.

By Redaktion Table