EU enlargement could lead to a sharp increase in the international community's coal consumption. However, the applicant countries have so far been left out of the process of setting the 2040 climate target. The Böll Foundation therefore warns against the influence of China and Russia.
By Manuel Berkel
Poland's new Minister of Climate and Environment is tasked with the long-neglected coal phase-out. There is a lack of financial resources and compromises must be found in Polands large government coalition.
By Redaktion Table
The new government in Warsaw wants to shut down coal-fired power plants sooner than the middle of the century. However, her initial support for an ambitious EU climate target for 2040 was later backtracked on yesterday by the new Polish State Secretary for Climate.
By Lisa Kuner
According to a new study, the fossil fuel phase-out would have to happen much faster in many countries than their previous phase-out data shows. The United States, the EU and Japan would have to provide the highest share of financial support to other countries in the phase-out process.
By Nico Beckert
In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.
By Nico Beckert
In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.
By Nico Beckert
Climate policy plays an important role in the German government's first China strategy. Germany faces a dilemma: On the one hand, the federal government wants to encourage China to be more engaged in climate action. On the other hand, it wants to reduce dependence on green technology imports from China. So, how can both goals be achieved simultaneously – more cooperation and more independence?
By Nico Beckert
