In Poland, the proportion of electricity generated from coal has fallen below 50 percent for the first time. This is partly due to the strong expansion of solar energy.
By Lisa Kuner
China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO₂ and add biomass where possible.
By Nico Beckert
China wants to build new coal-fired power plants by at least 2027. They are intended to compensate for fluctuations in renewable energies, which is a technical challenge. The new power plants should also capture CO2 and add biomass where possible.
By Nico Beckert
US President Donald Trump has ushered in a coal revival for his country – and wrongly cited Germany as a positive example. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to heavily subsidize coal as an energy source. Ministries and authorities are instructed to repeal all measures diverting the country from coal production.
By Lukas Bayer
The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.
By Lukas Bayer
China is in the midst of its decarbonization. Progress has been made in electricity, transport and steel. However, energy consumption continues to grow rapidly and the chemical sector's new focus on coal is undermining progress. What Chinese experts say and why the new NDC could hold surprises.
By Nico Beckert
China is continuing to rely on coal capacities to ensure energy security. This is shown in the current "Global Coal Exit List".
By Fabian Peltsch
At the end of this week, Germany's seven lignite-fired units that were allowed to run longer due to the gas crisis will be taken off the grid. They were rarely needed anyway, so in spite of the additional capacity, less lignite was converted into electricity than in previous years.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The new strongman at the helm of China's financial regulator is known for his boldness and for stimulating the economy with megaprojects. Initiatives labeled "green" could benefit from his appointment.
By Experts Table.Briefings
China's emissions saw a relatively sharp increase in 2023. The cause is the growing consumption of coal. The country's climate goals are at risk.
By Christiane Kuehl
