The US government has banned the transfer of genetic data to China and a number of other countries. The purchase of such data by data brokers is currently legal in the US but poses a security risk, according to the authorities.
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There is growing concern in Hong Kong about the impact of the local security law. It supplements the notorious National Security Law – and gives the authorities even more scope for repression.
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The international solar supply chain continues to gradually shift from China to other countries, including Vietnam. This is evident in the increasing imports of the raw material polysilicon to Vietnam, where several Chinese solar manufacturers produce modules.
By Christiane Kuehl
The US government probes security risks posed by Chinese cars. The investigation investigates whether the vehicles collect and transmit sensitive data to China.
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EU-wide sales of heat pumps fell slightly in 2023. However, sales in Germany grew – but the industry is still worried.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
EU accession candidate Moldova has long feared Russian aggression in the separatist region of Transnistria, which borders Ukraine. Now the rulers there are turning directly to Moscow and asking for "protection".
By Redaktion Table
EU infringement proceedings are currently underway against Austria. The country has still not submitted its National Energy and Climate Plan (NCEP). Leading climate researchers have now presented how Austria can achieve its climate target.
By Lukas Bayer
The EU countries added a record amount of wind energy last year. However, this is still far too little to achieve the climate targets.
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Fish in the North Pacific are losing weight. Climate change is to blame, say researchers from Japan. Humpback whales are also at risk.
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Several Central European countries without LNG terminals complain about rising transit fees for German gas. The high costs have made imports from Russia more attractive again.
By Manuel Berkel
