Several laws on industrial and climate policy were finally adopted by the Member States on Tuesday: the Net-Zero Industry Act, the Methane Regulation and the Ecodesign Regulation.
By Manuel Berkel
The coalition aims to support CCS only for emissions that are difficult to avoid but also allow it for gas power plants. This puts Economy Minister Habeck at odds with the Greens and SPD, the stakeholder process agreement and Germany's stance at COP28. Support comes from the business sector.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
A joint initiative proposes the import of biomethane from Ukraine to Germany. But there are several hurdles.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many of the voluntary climate initiatives and pledges presented at COP28 are neither new nor detailed enough to significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
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
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
Emissions must also be reduced in agriculture. But unlike in other sectors, natural processes can hardly be replaced. Nevertheless, the industry is to be made more accountable with a new version of the Industrial Emissions Directive – and the outcry follows immediately.
By Timo Landenberger
