Study: More acceptance for CO2 price if the money flows back
The pricing of CO2 emissions is more acceptable if the revenue is redistributed. A new study shows which redistribution models are most popular.
By Nico Beckert
The pricing of CO2 emissions is more acceptable if the revenue is redistributed. A new study shows which redistribution models are most popular.
By Nico Beckert
According to the human rights organization Global Witness, at least 196 people were killed worldwide last year because they were working to protect the environment. Most of the murders took place in Colombia. In industrialized countries, the pressure on activists is increasing due to laws and legal proceedings.
By Alexandra Endres
More than 30,000 people took to the streets in South Korea at the weekend to protest against the government's inadequate climate policy. Night-time temperatures have not fallen below 25 degrees for 20 consecutive nights.
By Nico Beckert
When Qin Gang vanished without a trace, the wildest rumors quickly circulated. Now, the former foreign minister is reported to have a new job.
By Michael Radunski
China and Russia maintain close ties between their militaries. A joint naval maneuver in the Sea of Japan is planned.
By Marcel Grzanna
China's President congratulates ruler Kim Jong-un on North Korea's foundation day. The message is surprisingly sober. Relations between the two countries have recently deteriorated noticeably.
By Michael Radunski
According to China's Environment Minister Huang Runqiu, national emissions trading is to be extended to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors at the end of 2024. However, the design flaws of the previous ETS will be carried over.
By Nico Beckert
Spanish pork also needs China's many buyers. In talks with China's President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez raised hopes of an agreement in the customs dispute between Beijing and Brussels.
By Michael Radunski
In February, a wave of arrests swept through the Tibetan region of Derge. The reason: People were protesting against the construction of a dam. Now the UN has raised its concerns.
By Marcel Grzanna
One week, from October 14 to 18, could be sufficient to hold all confirmation hearings for the candidates for Commissioner positions. This is provided for in a draft schedule. The heads of the political groups could decide on it on September 19.
By Markus Grabitz