The goal of European sovereignty runs like a red thread through the program of the French EU Council presidency. The fight against climate change is also subordinated to this goal – and that has consequences.
By Redaktion Table
The European emissions trading system started back in 2005, but the establishment of comparable systems in other countries is important for achieving global climate targets. China plays a central role in this: According to the IEA, Chinese power plants accounted for more than half of coal-fired power plant emissions in 2021. In the medium term, the EU border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) is expected to make emissions more expensive worldwide – time for a look at the status of the Chinese ETS.
By Redaktion Table
Markus Exenberger is the managing director of the H2Global Foundation, and he is convinced that the energy transition will not succeed without the import of green hydrogen. In an interview with Timo Landenberger, he revealed why hydrogen classified as green from nuclear energy could overturn the entire concept and how the EU standards can also be guaranteed in the country of production.
By Timo Landenberger
Stricter targets for European climate policy are to be introduced in 2022. Last summer, and most recently in mid-December, the proposals of the Fit for 55 package were presented; now they are being negotiated in the Council and the European Parliament. In addition, the EU Commission plans to deliver on further promises.
By Lukas Knigge
