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USA: How the IRA cuts affect renewables

The Inflation Reduction Act cuts will severely slow down the expansion of renewables and electricity storage in the US, as a forecast by BloombergNEF shows. Wind power is particularly affected.

By Nico Beckert

Wind power: Application figures skyrocket in Germany

Applications for new wind turbines have recently skyrocketed in several German states: In Baden-Württemberg, the applied capacity in the last quarter was 40 times higher than before. This was due to concerns about the expiry of the EU Emergency Regulation.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Natural Climate Protection: Why Germany steps up investment in forests and wetlands

Intact moors and forests are important for climate adaptation. An initiative by Federal Environment Minister Schneider therefore wants to promote them even better. There is also more funding for climate protection in local authorities.

By Lisa Kuner

Russia: How the withdrawal from the Ramsar Convention endangers carbon sinks

For the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine, Russia is withdrawing from an important environmental agreement. This could result in the loss of significant carbon sinks. The withdrawal could also set a precedent for other countries.

By Angelina Davydova

ICJ opinion: Wealthy countries must take the lead in combating climate change

Countries are obligated to protect the climate as ambitiously as possible, and if they fail to do so, they can be held accountable: The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has decided this in an advisory opinion. Experts and NGOs are calling it a breakthrough.

By Alexandra Endres

Global Europe Instrument: Why the idea is not working

In the new MFF, funds for development work, humanitarian aid and for EU candidate countries are to come from a single financing instrument. However, the concept resembles a game of Jenga in which contradictory motivations are to be reconciled.

By Julian Bergmann and Niels Keijzer

What the protests against Zelenskiy show about Ukraine

In the Ukrainian capital, critics are demonstrating against changes to the country's anti-corruption authorities. The protests are unlikely to significantly weaken the president. However, three and a half years after the start of the war, this shows a new political reality.

By Denis Trubetskoy

ICJ report: Industrialized countries must lead the way in climate action

States have an obligation to protect the climate as ambitiously as possible, and if they fail to do so, they can be held accountable: This was decided by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in an advisory opinion.

By Alexandra Endres

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Tusk presents reshuffled government

Poland's Prime Minister has introduced new responsibilities and new ministers. The current finance minister will also be responsible for the economy, while Milosz Motyka from the coalition party PSL is to head a newly created energy ministry.

By Redaktion Table