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IPCC report: deals, details and surprises

Behind the scenes: On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the summary of its 6th Assessment Report. Our in-depth analysis shows how the scientific community placed its messages while tussling with the delegations, what came as a surprise and how the countries asserted their interests.

By Bernhard Pötter

(211031) -- HEFEI, Oct. 31, 2021 -- Aerial photo taken on Oct. 21, 2021 shows Wenergy Hefei Electric Power Co., Ltd. in
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The hidden interests behind China's coal boom

China has approved more new coal-fired power plants in 2022 than at any time in the last seven years. Are the international climate targets at risk? Chinese peculiarities such as low utilization of power plants and the rapid expansion of renewables give a reason for hope. But some risks to the climate remain.

By Nico Beckert

Anteil chinesischer Unternehmen an der weltweiten Produktion von Solaranlagen (EN)
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Solar energy: ways out of dependence

China's planned export restrictions on solar production plants could hinder the development of the European solar industry. But experts believe there are ways out of dependence. The decisive factor, they say, is how politics react. Expertise and technical knowledge are still available.

By Nico Beckert

Anteil chinesischer Unternehmen an der weltweiten Produktion von Solaranlagen (EN)
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Ways out of solar dependence on China

China's planned export restrictions on solar production plants could hinder the development of the European solar industry. But experts believe there are ways out of dependence. The decisive factor, they say, is how politics react. Expertise and technical knowledge are still available.

By Nico Beckert