Under a new calculation method, China’s increase in CO₂ emissions over the past five years appears to have been halved. This means the country could still meet its 2030 climate target even if its absolute emissions continue to rise.
By Redaktion Table
A poor assessment for the German government: The Council of Experts on Climate Change expects emissions to exceed the available budget, with new legislation likely to widen the gap further. The energy and buildings sectors are of particular concern.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Council of Experts on Climate Change expects Germany to miss its targets under the European Effort Sharing Regulation (ESR) by an even wider margin than previously anticipated. This could prove costly for a future German government.
By Lukas Bayer
Why is the ban on fossil fuel heating systems being lifted starting in 2045? How will these plans affect future emissions? And how were the alleged savings calculated? The German government has no answers to these questions concerning the Building Energy Act.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate protection, competitiveness, and independence must go hand in hand, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra urges in an interview. Ahead of COP31 in November, he calls on other countries to take on more responsibility.
By Lukas Knigge
India aims to increase renewable electricity, reduce emissions and bolster carbon capture facilities. Experts consider these goals to be on the conservative side. This gives the country a better chance of meeting them.
By Urmi Goswami
New projections by the German Federal Environment Agency (UBA) point to a larger climate action gap than previously assumed. Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has drawn criticism for basing the government’s Climate Action Program on last year’s figures.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Based on the latest projections from the Federal Environment Agency, Minister Carsten Schneider continues to believe that the 2030 climate target is achievable. However, the figures do not yet consider key plans by the new government.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The draft of a new Austrian climate law does not include any binding figures or measures. These are to follow later in a roadmap. Criticism has come from the coalition partners.
By Lukas Bayer
Climate policy is playing only a minor role in upcoming state elections in Baden-Württemberg. The Green Party-led government likes to present itself as a pioneer in this area. However, emissions are falling far too slowly to achieve the planned climate neutrality target by 2040.
By Bernhard Pötter
