China has committed itself to setting up a carbon footprint database by 2025 and introducing the option of calculating the carbon footprint of 50 products. This could be expanded to 200 products by 2030.
By Redaktion Table
Researchers are optimistic that global greenhouse gas emissions will already fall in the coming year.
By Nico Beckert
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
As the world's largest emitter of CO2, China has trouble tracking its own emissions: The authorities only insufficiently publish data. The government wants to address the problem, but faces massive challenges. Is the country emitting less than previously believed?
By Nico Beckert
One of the last major negotiations in this mandate is likely to be led by Frans Timmermans at COP28 in Dubai. In an interview with Table.Media, the Commission Vice President and Green Deal chief reports on the struggle to phase out fossil fuels and speculates on a higher carbon reduction target for the EU.
By Claire Stam
International shipping is one of the biggest polluters. In order for the industry to get on the 1.5-degree path, concrete emission reduction targets are needed – as early as 2030 and 2040, as Anaïs Rios writes in this Opinion. Germany must lobby for this in the EU.
By Experts Table.Briefings
