France is relying on nuclear power to achieve its climate targets. President Macron wants to invest in small nuclear power plants in particular in order to drive forward the energy transition. To finance this, nuclear energy must be classified as sustainable in the EU taxonomy. But the new technology also harbors many problems.
By Charlotte Wirth
From the G20 summit in Rome at the weekend, the heads of state and government traveled straight on to Glasgow, where the 26th World Climate Conference got off to a flying start on Monday with the World Leaders Summit. Many were disappointed by the G20 final declaration, but there is also reason to hope.
By Lukas Knigge
Cities are responsible for a large share of greenhouse gases and at the same time play an important role in climate protection. Mike Bloomberg, Special Representative for Climate Action of the UN Secretary-General and Co-Chair of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Energy, and Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans call on governments to provide more support to mayors.
By Redaktion Table
The EU Commission has promised too much and has more work to do. New rules for smartphones and tablets are now not expected until 2022 — if all goes well. The European Parliament and the German government want stricter regulations soon.
By Eric Bonse
Probably the most important goal of the World Climate Conference in Glasgow (COP26) is to reach an agreement on the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Climate Agreement — the last part of the so-called "Paris Rulebook" that has not yet been fully negotiated. The aim is to create a global CO₂ certificate trading system. The framework conditions are likely to be the subject of intense wrangling.
By Lukas Knigge
