European shipping has been part of the European emissions trading system since the beginning of the year. Initially, there were concerns from the industry that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue unchecked emissions. It is now apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
By Lukas Knigge
Following the UN Security Council's resolution on an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, top representatives of the EU welcomed the decision. The USA abstained.
By Redaktion Table
The EU is spending €600 million on twelve fire-fighting aircraft as part of the rescEU civil protection program. The aircraft will go to six different EU member states.
By Corinna Visser
The EU Commission intends to become a partner of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). Climate advocates see this step as signaling a departure from fossil fuels.
By Manuel Berkel
The tug-of-war over climate financing at COP29 has begun in earnest: The troika consisting of the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil is demanding more ambition and money from industrialized countries. The latter reject any obligation to do so under the Paris Agreement.
By Bernhard Pötter
Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann accuses the EU Commission of creating more bureaucracy instead of reducing it. The reporting obligations are an example of this.
By Redaktion Table
Less waste exports to third countries and more waste recycling within the EU instead – the EU environment ministers want to strengthen the circular economy and combat pollution.
By Redaktion Table
Republican states have filed a lawsuit against the US government for halting the approval of new LNG terminals to reassess their climate impacts. Energy economist Claudia Kemfert says the halt could save the US from stranded assets.
By Lukas Bayer
Instead of generalizations, Sino-German cooperation needs more dedicated knowledge and a central point of contact.
By Tim Gabel
The decarbonization of the European industry will be costly. E3G, Share Action and WWF therefore recommend, among other things, dismantling barriers for consumers who want to invest sustainably and creating more incentives for private investments.
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