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EU in line with Emirates: CCS as solution

Hardly noticed by the public, the EU has changed its course on the controversial issue of CCS: It now wants to keep the carbon capture loophole open when ending fossil fuels. This is in line with the presidency of COP28.

By Lukas Knigge

April 27, 2023, Vilanova de Sau, Spain: An old boat on the dry land is seen at the Sau water reservoir. The water resevoir, one of the main sources of water of the spanish region of Catalonia and in particular for the city of Barcelona, is now at 6% capacity according to Catalan Water Agency data, while the water reservoirs of the region are at 27% capacity, which has forced local governement to take measures against the water shortage, as Spain has entered a period of chronic drought. The record low level has made resurface the town of Sant Romà with its iconic bell tower, which was flooded in the 60s when the dam was built. Vilanova de Sau Spain - ZUMAs197 20230427_zab_s197_079 Copyright: xDavidexBonaldox
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Spain: Drought as an election issue

Spain faces the worst drought since record-keeping began. The drought leads to forest fires, damaged crops and drives up inflation. The government has provided more than two billion euros for a series of measures and the political parties are making climate change an election campaign issue.

By Table.Briefings

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China and the climate: cooperation with limits

Nothing will be achieved in global climate action without China. The country is essential for reducing global emissions, procuring materials crucial for the energy transition and lowering the costs of clean technology. However, in some areas, the West is now more dependent on China than vice versa. And it lags behind in the race for geopolitical influence.

By Alexandra Endres