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Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.
By Markus Grabitz
The German government can count on a lot of support for its initiative to promote the production of renewable energy technologies in Europe. It is said, that EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton will explicitly support Berlin's initiative at the Competitiveness Council today. There is also a lot of support in the industry and a demand for more speed.
By Redaktion Table
Shifting freight transport from road to rail has been a goal of the European Union since 2001. However, the market share of road freight transport has been rising ever since and consequently, so have CO2 emissions. This trend can be reversed by combined freight transport.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In his first report, new UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry, responsible for human rights in climate change, criticizes the deadlock in climate negotiations. He calls for hotly contested measures: A fund to repair climate-related damage, outlawing fossil fuels, a tribunal against fossil fuel investors. At the upcoming climate summit, his arguments will cause a stir.
By Alexandra Endres
The coal phase-out in South Africa is seen as a test case of how industrialized countries can help emerging economies with rapid and socially cushioned climate protection. A year ago, the Europeans and the USA promised the African state $8.5 billion for the Just Transition Energy Partnership. So far, costs and details have remained vague. Now South Africa has presented its price tag for the green transition.
By Bernhard Pötter
