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In Montreal, Canada, the signatories to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity are negotiating an agreement on species conservation – under Chinese presidency. Beijing may sound committed, but to make COP15 a big success, a lot still needs to happen.
By Redaktion Table
US President Joe Biden wants to support domestic green industries with billions. In Europe, many now smell protectionism and a disadvantage for their own economy. Trade experts and companies are more relaxed than politicians.
By Nico Beckert
How should the EU respond to the Inflation Reduction Act, with which the US government is promoting climate-friendly technologies? In Berlin, Paris and Brussels, there are discussions about higher subsidies, faster procedures and new EU funds. Some options are already emerging.
By Till Hoppe
Emissions from maritime shipping will be covered by European emissions trading in the future - a historic step. The EU Commission also presents first proposals on how it intends to certify carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere. This has been met with some considerable criticism.
By Lukas Knigge