A clause in the proposed EU packaging regulations has sparked a debate as it could close off the EU market for Chinese recycled plastic. Now, the EU Commission is considering backing down.
By Amelie Richter
China has been experiencing a renewables boom for years, and recently, there has been a boom in electricity storage systems. However, storage systems are an expensive safety net. Design flaws in the energy system make their rapid expansion necessary.
By Nico Beckert
Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe wants to build up its own solar industry and reduce its dependence on China. However, major companies are threatening to relocate their plants. They require billions in subsidies, which would significantly drive up the costs of the energy transition. However, there are other proposals.
By Nico Beckert
China's emissions saw a relatively sharp increase in 2023. The cause is the growing consumption of coal. The country's climate goals are at risk.
By Christiane Kuehl
Private IT companies hack into domestic and foreign computers on behalf of the police. This has been revealed by a leak of internal files. What is particularly astonishing is the simplicity with which the cyberattacks are commissioned.
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China is rapidly constructing energy storage facilities, albeit primarily due to government mandates rather than economic incentives. These storage facilities are urgently needed to efficiently utilize the capacities of renewable energies.
By Christiane Kuehl
The electric car manufacturer Li Auto has set its sights on German manufacturers in the premium segment. The sales figures needed to achieve this are far beyond the forecast for the entire market. However, the rapid development of recent years seems to bring the ambitious goals within reach – despite a technology that is frowned upon in Europe.
By Christian Domke Seidel
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
China has issued new rules to stabilize national emissions trading and prevent fraud. For the first time, aviation is being urged to prepare for carbon trading. However, analysts criticize China's emissions trading for not setting a carbon price.
By Nico Beckert
