European climate politicians are currently debating the EU climate target for 2040, but CDU MEP Peter Liese believes it is much more important to clarify the interim target for 2035 first – for good reasons.
By Lukas Knigge
The French state is not fulfilling its duty to protect citizens from the effects of climate change: This is what several NGOs and private individuals are saying and filing a lawsuit.
By Alexandra Endres
The EU climate target for 2040 is still in limbo. The deadline for updating the European climate law has now been postponed until June or July.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government appears to be serious about reducing the burden on small and medium-sized enterprises by cutting red tape. In the Council, Germany and the EU Commission are opposing a compromise on microplastics.
By Till Hoppe
A speed limit on freeways brings lower CO₂ savings than expected, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and published in the middle of the ongoing coalition negotiations.
By Table.Briefings
Berlin energy expert and former SPD member of parliament Klaus Mindrup recommends installing large-scale batteries for energy security instead of investing in new gas-fired power plants. He uses California as a role model.
By Horand Knaup
For the first time since the EU Commission presented the Clean Industrial Deal, the member states discussed the plans from Brussels in the Environment Council on Thursday. This also revealed rifts on fundamental issues.
By Lukas Knigge
According to official data, glacier retreat in China has accelerated further in recent years. The shrinking of natural freshwater reserves could lead to ecological and social problems.
By Fabian Peltsch
The online retailer Amazon promises partner companies "access to high-quality carbon credits." Critics say there is a lack of detailed rules.
By Fabian Löhe
Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency: to achieve these two goals agreed upon at COP28 in Dubai, the G20 and other economically large countries need to invest much more, says IRENA. According to the organization, only the movement away from fossil fuels is making progress.
By Bernhard Pötter
