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Climate & Environment

Opinion

Biodiversity: binding targets instead of voluntary commitments

In addition to the climate crisis, species extinction also poses an existential threat to humans, and the conservation status of nature continues to deteriorate. Even before the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) in May, the EU wants to launch a renaturation law. Jutta Paulus, MEP and environmental expert of the Green Party, calls for a shift from voluntary commitments to more politically binding measures.

By Redaktion Table

Feature

Carbon capture and storage: EU moves closer to controversial technology

For a long time, CO2 extraction from the air and underground storage were criticized in climate policy. But in the meantime, numerous studies have proven that it will not work without it. While CCS technology remains controversial in the EU, Norway is leading the way.

By Timo Landenberger