A representative study by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation concludes that a large majority of people support a socio-ecological transformation. Support is highest in countries that grant state subsidies.
By Fabian Löhe
Germany plans to introduce new labels to promote the use of more green raw materials. These labels can then be used to require quotas for green steel, cement, ammonia and ethylene in public tenders or as part of EU regulations.
By Alex Veit
Developed countries often charge interest at market rates or attach conditions when lending climate finance to poor countries. However, the idea is to provide low-interest loans or subsidies to compensate for past emissions. As an analysis by Reuters and Big Local News shows, some of the money instead flows back to rich countries.
By Lukas Bayer
A World Bank report shows that countries worldwide earned a record sum of 104 billion US dollars last year by pricing CO2. However, the price per ton remains too low.
By Lukas Bayer
Bottlenecks in power grids are becoming more severe. This is why the association Eurelectric calls for some connection requests to be given priority. A model from the Netherlands serves as an example.
By Manuel Berkel
Global investment in the energy and transportation transition must increase by 200 percent by 2030 to limit global warming to 1.75 degrees, according to a new BloombergNEF analysis.
By Nico Beckert
Relations between Beijing and the Vatican have historically been challenging. To this day, there are no regular diplomatic relations between the leadership of the Catholic Church and the People's Republic of China. However, a rapprochement may be imminent, much to Taiwan's dismay.
By Felix Lee
Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released after four years in prison. She was detained for her critical reporting on the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic in China.
By Fabian Peltsch
A 37-year-old British man accused of spying for Hong Kong was found dead in a park near London. He was due to appear in court on Friday.
By Fabian Peltsch
In Taiwan, protests against the opposition's reform plans continue. Demonstrators warn that if these plans go through, Taiwan could face "Hong Kong-like conditions."
By Fabian Peltsch
