
Late Monday evening, the EU ministers defined their negotiating mandate for the UN climate conference in Dubai at the end of November. The role of CCS will be significantly restricted. However, the EU countries rejected a higher climate target (NDC).
By Lukas Knigge
Various infectious diseases are increasing in Europe due to climate change. These include, for example, tropical diseases transmitted by the Asian tiger mosquito. Experts are alarmed: Other infections could also increase and pose a threat in the future.
By Lisa Kuner
With the departure of the EU Commissioner and Executive Vice-President, the EU has lost a seasoned and well-connected climate action expert on the international stage. A successor will not have the expertise and connections. And the Spanish Council Presidency could exacerbate the problems.
By Bernhard Pötter