Sanctions are regarded internationally as an effective means of bringing states to heel. Beijing plans to facilitate countermeasures through legislation. However, there will be exemptions.
By Marcel Grzanna
The online retailer Amazon promises partner companies "access to high-quality carbon credits." Critics say there is a lack of detailed rules.
By Fabian Löhe
Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency: to achieve these two goals agreed upon at COP28 in Dubai, the G20 and other economically large countries need to invest much more, says IRENA. According to the organization, only the movement away from fossil fuels is making progress.
By Bernhard Pötter
A study by the OECD and UNDP contradicts the idea that climate policy costs economic growth. On the contrary: A more ambitious climate policy and more clean investments would bring greater prosperity, more efficiency, less economic damage, and a healthier life.
By Bernhard Pötter
Global energy demand rose significantly last year. The increasing use of air conditioning systems and higher demand for electricity from electric vehicles drove the rise in demand.
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Trump's erratic policy raises doubts as to whether the US central bank would provide the Europeans with dollar backstop financing in the event of a crisis.
By Redaktion Table
Further talks are to begin today, Monday, in Riyadh in the US' attempts to mediate between Russia and Ukraine. For the first time, representatives of both parties to the conflict are to be present. Moscow is dispensing with top diplomats, but is sending a special FSB representative.
By Viktor Funk
Demand for steel has developed worse than expected. This will be taken into account when recalibrating the protective measures.
By Marc Winkelmann
Top diplomats from China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday to find joint solutions to security and economic issues in the face of global uncertainties. Despite tensions on key issues such as North Korea and Taiwan, the three countries agreed to accelerate a trilateral summit and intensify cooperation, particularly regarding demographic challenges and free trade.
By Amelie Richter
