China's CO₂ emissions have fallen in the last twelve months. For the first time, this was not due to an economic crisis, but to the rapid expansion of renewable energies, as a new analysis shows. Whether the trend continues also depends on the trade war with the USA and the design of Chinese economic stimulus programs.
By Nico Beckert
China’s CO2 emissions have declined over the past twelve months. For the first time, the cause wasn’t an economic crisis but rather the rapid expansion of renewable energy, according to a new analysis. Whether the trend continues will also depend on the trade war with the United States and how China structures its economic stimulus programs.
By Amelie Richter
According to a new study, German gas imports are associated with far fewer methane emissions along the supply chain than the EU average. The study commissioned by the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows the major differences between the exporters: While Russia and the USA are among the dirtiest producers, Norway and the Netherlands are role models.
By Nico Beckert
The European fuel industry is defending itself against accusations from the aviation industry that the European production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) is only making slow progress. The industry is clearly on target for fuels, they say.
By Lukas Knigge
A new study shows that technological innovations could reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions by up to 40 percent. The study suggests that green ammonia in fertilizer production, new genomic technologies (NGT), and the use of nitrification inhibitors offer particularly high potential.
By Amelie Guenther
According to a new calculation, the United States would emit around 800 billion tons more CO2 under Donald Trump than if it continued its current climate policy. However, it is still unclear whether the underlying assumption is correct.
By Nico Beckert
The large-scale use of CCS technologies would not reduce emissions as much as hoped. This is shown by calculations from Climate Analytics. The reason: CCS technology captures far fewer greenhouse gases than is often assumed.
By Nico Beckert
At COP28, progress is being made in the fight against methane emissions. The United States has adopted stricter regulation; Turkmenistan, one of the biggest polluters, joined the Global Methane Pledge. And COP President Al Jaber united dozens of companies in one initiative.
By Nico Beckert
Researchers are optimistic that global greenhouse gas emissions will already fall in the coming year.
By Nico Beckert
