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Carbon capture and storage: EU moves closer to controversial technology

For a long time, CO2 extraction from the air and underground storage were criticized in climate policy. But in the meantime, numerous studies have proven that it will not work without it. While CCS technology remains controversial in the EU, Norway is leading the way.

By Timo Landenberger

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China's concerns about Europe's CO2 border adjustment

The EU has placed decarbonization at the top of its agenda to fight climate change. To this end, it has put together the "Fit for 55" climate package. One of the main pillars of this package is emissions trading – and the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It is still at the planning phase. The EU is wrestling with the details. But one thing is clear: CBAM could hit China particularly hard.

By Redaktion Table

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Concerns about Europe's CO2 border adjustment

The EU has placed decarbonization at the top of its agenda to fight climate change. To this end, it has put together the "Fit for 55" climate package. One of the main pillars of this package is emissions trading – and the associated Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). It is still at the planning phase. The EU is wrestling with the details. But one thing is clear: CBAM could hit China particularly hard.

By Ning Wang

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ETS reform: no more burden than necessary

Contrary to what environmentalists had hoped, the draft report by Peter Liese (EPP) did not raise the ambition level of the European Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Nevertheless, there is also praise for Liese's proposals. ETS reform is considered a key component of the Fit for 55 package.

By Lukas Knigge