A consortium of 200 scientists warns of ten risk factors in Earth's system: exceeding 1.5 degrees, weakening CO2 reservoirs, melting glaciers, and lack of political decisions.
By Bernhard Pötter
COP28 is the biggest climate conference ever. A closer look at the participants reveals some interesting details.
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Net zero emission targets are supposed to reduce a large proportion of global emissions. A contradiction: Many countries with net-zero targets have no plans to phase out fossil fuels.
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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko traveled to Beijing on Sunday. The working visit focused on trade matters. It is Lukashenko's second trip to Beijing this year.
By Fabian Peltsch
Agnes Chow, a core member of the Demosisto party, announced that she has left Hong Kong to study in Canada.
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How much more crisis is possible? This is the question we would like to discuss with you and one of the most important people at the helm of German foreign policy.
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German car manufacturers have doubled the number of their EV patents in China since 2018, according to a study by the Munich law firm Gruenecker. Many innovations, especially beyond battery technology, can still be patented.
By Fabian Peltsch
According to statements from senior officials and diplomats, China and Vietnam are working on a possible improvement of their railway connections. Specifically, this involves the expansion of the route from Kunming to Haiphong.
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The USA has pledged three billion US dollars to the Green Climate Fund. US Vice President Kamala Harris announced this on Saturday in Dubai at COP28, although Washington's pledges are not always considered reliable.
By Lukas Knigge
At COP28, the USA and 21 other countries have signed a declaration on tripling nuclear power capacity by 2050, a step intended to help achieve the climate targets.
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