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Many oil and gas companies have set more or less ambitious climate goals in the past. But after record profits, more and more companies and governments are now abandoning the idea of leaving fossil fuels in the ground.
By Bernhard Pötter
Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine is exacerbating the climate crisis – but this hardly matters at COP27. Those who stand up for the environment in authoritarian Russia live in danger. If the world really wants to protect the climate, it cannot ignore these issues, according to Arshak Makichyan
By Redaktion Table
COP is about to have its first big clash: India and Europe plan to demand scaling back all fossil fuels in their final declaration. Opposition from China, the Gulf states and the USA is inevitable. But the decision will be made at the G20 summit.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the end of the first week, COP27 was all about decarbonization. Speaking with Bernhard Pötter, the two experts, Jan Steckel and Michael Jakob, explain how and when the inevitable coal phase-out will happen – and where it is currently being delayed.
By Bernhard Pötter