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Climate models overestimate CO2 storage in rainforests

The Paris climate goals can only be achieved through CO2 storage in large forest areas. However, research shows alarming results: The forest in the Congo Basin stores less CO2 than assumed. Researchers are now discussing how common climate models need to be corrected.

By Redaktion Table

Sinolytics Radar

China dominates global cobalt production

China tightly controls about three-quarters of global refined cobalt production. Its share in chemical refining for the production of batteries is even larger. China thus dominates the global supply chain for lithium batteries – from the ore to processing, from active materials to cells, and ultimately to the packs.

By Experts Table.Briefings

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'European Integration' as Europe's unique selling point in Africa

Every three years, the political leaders of China and African countries meet at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. This is the highest-level meeting between the nations. It will be held again in November, but an exact date has not yet been set. Nico Beckert spoke with Marina Rudyak from Heidelberg University about China's lending in Africa, the New Silk Road, and African demands on China.

By Nico Beckert