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Pre-COP in Abu Dhabi: The German government again refuses to sign a declaration by the High Ambition Coalition, although it aligns with most of its goals. A divide between countries with and without fossil interests also emerges among the frontrunners.
By Bernhard Pötter
Nigeria faces a dilemma: The new "Ministry of Gas Resources" is supposed to promote the fossil resource as a bridge to the age of renewables and ensure state revenues. Critics fear that the promotion of fossil energies will be consolidated and renewables neglected.
By Viktor Funk
Another grueling heatwave is rolling over Mexico. Yet the government is investing billions in fossil fuels. Climate plans are non-transparent and lack ambition, renewables are being slowed down. Pressure for more green energy is coming from the US and Canada.
By Redaktion Table
China has approved more new coal-fired power plants in 2022 than at any time in the last seven years. Are the international climate targets at risk? Chinese peculiarities such as low utilization of power plants and the rapid expansion of renewables give a reason for hope. But some risks to the climate remain.
By Nico Beckert