US emissions decline for the first time in two years
US greenhouse gas emissions are declining – but not fast enough to achieve the national climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
US greenhouse gas emissions are declining – but not fast enough to achieve the national climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
EU data shows that 2023 was a year of record temperatures: The average global temperature climbed to almost 15 degrees. The 1.5-degree limit was almost reached. The reason: El Niño instead of La Niña and record emissions.
By Bernhard Pötter
While Volkswagen and Toyota still rank among the top ten auto companies for gasoline-powered vehicles in China, they are increasingly falling behind in the EV sector.
By Michael Radunski
Xi Jinping has advocated for better relations between China and the United States beyond the political and economic tensions between the two nations. In a letter to long-time acquaintance Sarah Lande from Muscatine, Iowa, US President Xi Jinping encouraged more personal exchanges between the two superpowers.
By Michael Radunski
Military representatives from the United States and China met in Washington. The discussions primarily revolved around Taiwan and the upcoming elections over the weekend. Beijing is unwilling to compromise.
By Michael Radunski
The arrests of two PiS politicians have led to criticism from supporters of the national conservative spectrum in Poland. Party supporters want to take to the streets and demonstrate on Thursday. And they are getting support from the very top.
By Redaktion Table
As part of the digital part of the Connecting Europe Facility, the EU has approved more than €250 million for 37 projects to build a 5G infrastructure and lay new submarine cables.
By Corinna Visser
Young Europeans are to be given more influence on EU policy. The Commission wants to give young people a greater say in decision-making with several campaigns. It is building on initiatives from the European Year of Youth 2022.
By Corinna Visser
The head of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag wants to discuss the German debt brake and new EU financial programs before the European elections. The Social Democrats are also calling for more revenue for Brussels.
By Till Hoppe
The political negotiations on the carbon fleet limits for heavy-duty vehicles will start on January 18. The Belgian Council Presidency has outlined the negotiating line to the EU ambassadors and asked for the green light.
By Markus Grabitz