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Climate & Environment

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Truck fleet limits: lobby battle over e-fuels begins

In a few weeks, the Commission will present its proposal for a phase-out of internal combustion engines in commercial vehicles. In its study, the environmental organization T+E is now calling for e-fuels to play no role in trucks either. One scientist disagrees and doubts the seriousness of the study.

By Markus Grabitz

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Second COP week: the sticking points

Negotiation week number two begins in Sharm el-Sheikh – and with it, the decisive round: The ministers arrive and the negotiations come to a head, becoming more confrontational. Money is at the center of the discussions.

By Lukas Knigge

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EU at COP: middle field instead of top

Starting Monday, EU environment ministers and Climate Commissioner Frans Timmermans will be in the mix at the climate conference. They are boasting about ambitious Brussels plans, but they don't have only good news to share. The pressure on Timmermans and his team is great.

By Lukas Knigge