The global CO2 budget to comply with the 1.5-degree limit will soon be used up. There are still no signs of a peak in CO2 emissions from the use of fossil fuels, warns a report on the occasion of COP29.
By Lukas Bayer
Little progress was made at a high-level methane summit between the USA and China as part of COP29. The USA announced a new penalty fee. China referred to older plans without presenting any new initiatives. Some countries have made new pledges for climate financing in the methane sector.
By Nico Beckert
According to a media report, Exxon CEO Darren Woods has spoken out in favor of the USA remaining in the Paris Agreement. This contradicts the announcements of former and future President Donald Trump.
By Alexandra Endres
China unveiled a new stealth bomber to the world. However, its capabilities continue to raise many questions.
By Marcel Grzanna
The forced assimilation of Tibetans in China continues. Sources report that more monastery schools have been closed. Children and young people are now forced to learn "Xi Jinping Thought" in Mandarin.
By Marcel Grzanna
Brussels has been debating the abolition of the customs exemption for some time. Now two German states have also joined the debate and are calling for the plan to be implemented quickly.
By Amelie Richter
A tragedy occurred in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai on Monday evening. A 62-year-old man crashed a car into a crowd of people at a sports center, killing more than 30 people.
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The assessment of German raw materials policy at the BDI Raw Materials Congress is mixed. Above all because Germany's dependence on imports from China has grown even stronger. The association warns of the possible consequences of the worst-case scenario.
By Leonie Düngefeld
The Member States have made seven proposals to the Commission for the establishment of AI factories. These are intended to strengthen Europe's leading role in the field of trustworthy artificial intelligence.
By Corinna Visser
Contrary to announcements, the Social Democrats in Lithuania want to form a government with Nemunas' populist party Dawn. The party leader has repeatedly attracted attention for his anti-Semitic statements. There is sharp international criticism.
By Redaktion Table
