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Representatives of the Federal Environment Agency, academia, trade unions and German business are calling on the incoming German government to focus its political program entirely on climate change and digitalization. The unusual alliance is not alone in its demands for reform – but it may carry special weight.
By Falk Steiner
Europe's economies would be affected to varying degrees by a rising carbon price – most severely the Eastern European countries. Thieß Petersen of the Bertelsmann Stiftung explains why and proposes how a divide in Europe could be prevented.
By Redaktion Table
The majority of methane emissions in Europe are due to agriculture. In this sector, emissions are caused by natural processes and are difficult to reduce. The second part of our methane series explains how a reduction is nevertheless possible and what the EU is planning.
By Timo Landenberger
Methane accounts for only ten percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. However, in the short term, it is around 80 times more harmful to the climate than carbon. Experts say that emissions could be significantly reduced, especially in the energy sector. The EU is planning a law to this effect and also wants to bring third countries on board.
By Timo Landenberger
The climate crisis threatens financial and price stability and has called central banks into action. Banks are still investing billions in fossil fuel industries. Are the European and Chinese central banks doing enough to fight global warming?
By Nico Beckert
The Director of the Brussels-based think tank CEPS does not see any dangerous inflationary dynamics in Europe despite rising commodity and energy prices. The situation in the USA is different.
By Redaktion Table
The EU environment ministers discussed the most important points on Wednesday at their first meeting since the presentation of the Fit for 55 package. There was fierce opposition to the planned emissions trading in the buildings and transport sectors. Ideas also differed widely on burden sharing and carbon standards for cars.
By Timo Landenberger