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Emissions

Opinion

Social emissions trading for buildings and transport is necessary and possible

The controversial EU emissions trading scheme for buildings and road transport (ETS 2) can effectively reduce CO2 emissions and should be designed in a socially responsible way. The European Parliament and member states should not squander this climate policy opportunity, demand Martin Menner and Goetz Reichert.

By Redaktion Table

China Stahlproduktion Recycling Schrott
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Fighting climate change with scrap metal

China is the world's largest steel producer. The sector is one of the biggest climate offenders in the People's Republic. To achieve its climate goals, China focuses on recycling steel scrap.

By Ning Wang

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ITRE compromises on ETS and CBAM

On Wednesday, the MEPs of the ITRE Committee in the EU Parliament will vote on the compromise proposals for the ETS and CBAM. The compromise is supported by conservatives, social democrats, and liberals – but not by the Greens.

By Lukas Knigge

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Carbon sinks: Agriculture Council criticizes Commission plans

Strengthening natural carbon sinks is an important part of efforts to achieve EU climate targets. On Thursday, the Council of Agriculture Ministers scrutinized the Commission's proposed revamp of the so-called LULUCF Regulation and a number of concerns came to light.

By Timo Landenberger

China Methan Emissionen Reisfelder
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Saving the climate: methane shifts into focus

China is unable to deal with its methane emissions. The country's coal sector in particular emits enormous amounts of this gas, which is even more harmful to the climate than CO2. Politicians currently have other priorities than tackling this problem. Yet, by managing the gas more efficiently, plants could even use it as an additional source of energy.

By Ning Wang