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COP29: Why the G20 is not the solution

The declaration of the G20 summit in Rio does not solve the problems of COP29. Instead, it leaves the decision on compromises to the states at the climate conference. Although the G20 states are opening doors, they also put obstacles in the way of the delegations. The G20 could soon split on this issue.

Von Bernhard Pötter

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Mercosur: France's difficult search for allies

French farmers are mobilizing against the EU-Mercosur agreement and are receiving support from the entire political spectrum in the country. However, the search for allies in Europe is proving difficult for Paris.

Von Claire Stam

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Germany's NECP: Germanwatch criticizes 'major gaps'

Germany's final National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) shows clear deficits, write the experts at Germanwatch. The German government needs to do more, particularly in the transport and building sectors as well as in natural sinks.

Von Lukas Knigge

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1.5-degree target: German Climate Consortium calls for open communication about likely shortfall

The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.

Von Sarah Schaefer

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Automotive regulation: These tasks await the Commissioners

Up to nine EU Commissioners will be responsible for regulating the automotive industry in the next mandate. It is not always entirely clear which Commissioner is responsible for which dossier.

Von Lukas Knigge

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Effort Sharing: NGOs sue EU Commission

Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.

Von Alexandra Endres

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Climate targets: Austria plans to scrap climate-damaging subsidies

Austria has finally presented its plan for achieving the EU climate targets. The focus is on abolishing climate-damaging subsidies. However, there are doubts about how realistic this plan actually is.

Von Lukas Knigge

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Study: Why the IPCC significantly underestimated climate sensitivity and warming

The effects of rising carbon dioxide levels have probably been underestimated so far. A recent study warns of significantly higher temperatures than the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates in its models.

Von Lukas Bayer

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Geothermal Energy Act: What the federal government is planning

The German government wants to speed up the expansion of geothermal energy by, among other things, shortening deadlines in approval procedures. This is provided for in a draft bill from the BMWK, which is now being voted on. It is due to go before the cabinet in August.

Von Alexandra Endres

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How science can become more climate-friendly

Even research activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, for instance through business flights. All major research organizations have set ambitious climate goals. However, even research aimed at promoting climate action consumes significant energy.

Von Ralf Nestler

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ExxonMobil: How the oil giant fights its climate shareholders

Internal power struggles are emerging around ExxonMobil's annual shareholders' meeting. Profits in the last quarter are lower than in the previous year, the oil company is in a legal dispute with a rival and is also suing two of its shareholders. These shareholders are pushing for a greener course, which they want to be different from the one ExxonMobil has in mind.

Von Umair Irfan

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