Half of all vehicles sold in China in July were either pure electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids. This underlines how far ahead the world's largest car market is of Western countries when it comes to the introduction of electric cars.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's energy consumption continues to rise – yet in the second quarter, the country's carbon emissions fell for a three-month period for the first time since the end of the pandemic.
By Christiane Kuehl
The British airline has decided to discontinue a connection to China at the end of the summer flight schedule. Hungary will increase a direct connection instead.
By Amelie Richter
The Mercosur free trade agreement is hugely important for the EU – but there are still many questions. Diplomats are hoping for new talks in September.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has published a document with frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The aim is to support companies in implementing the new requirements.
By Leonie Düngefeld
An assessment of voluntary carbon credits shows that around a third of all credits have failed to meet the criteria for a new standard. Only renewable energy projects that would have been implemented without the income from the carbon credits are affected.
By Lukas Bayer
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
