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US election: How much damage Trump could do to the climate

Donald Trump as POTUS would probably radically reduce the US government's climate policy, bleed the authorities dry and stop federal programs. However, the energy transition in the USA and the resistance of states, cities and companies would continue. If Trump wins, COP29 could fail due to the financial issue.

By Bernhard Pötter

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Gubad Ibadoghlu – a fossil critic in custody

Gubad Ibadoghlu is actually due to travel to Strasbourg in December for the Sakharov Prize award ceremony. However, the Azerbaijani economist and government critic is under house arrest in Baku and has a life-threatening illness. The COP29 could bring movement to his case.

By Redaktion Table

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COP29: Science warns of these ten climate trends

According to a group of think tanks, COP29 should address topics that are not given enough public attention, such as health, methane, supply chains, and fairness. The accusation is that many negotiators are not up to date with the latest scientific findings.

By Bernhard Pötter

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UN reports: This is how far the world is from its climate targets

Three recent reports from UN agencies are sounding the alarm ahead of COP29: Countries' climate plans are inadequate, CO2 emissions are continuing to rise despite all efforts. And the atmosphere is as full of greenhouse gases as it was three to five million years ago. At that time, the sea level was ten meters higher than it is today.

By Bernhard Pötter

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COP29: The EU's role in Baku

The EU member states established their negotiation position for the UN Climate Conference on Monday. Recently, there were disagreements over the role of nuclear energy. Germany ultimately prevailed. The task in Baku will nevertheless not be an easy one.

By Lukas Knigge

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Climate finance: EU finance ministers call for more transparency

On Tuesday, the EU finance ministers defined their position for the UN climate negotiations in Baku (COP29). As international climate finance will be the main topic in November, the Ecofin conclusions are of particular importance this time.

By Lukas Knigge