This year's "Earth Overshoot Day" falls on August 1, when, according to the initiators, natural resources are used up for the year. However, many misconceptions and peculiarities surrounding this statistic cast doubt on the calculation method.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European industry has been looking for suppliers of lithium all over the world for years and is in fierce competition with China. Now a deal is to be struck with Serbia.
By Redaktion Table
Whether it's recycled steel, cement or plastic, the circular economy has the potential to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in the industry, says Sabine Nallinger. More and more companies are therefore looking to invest, but according to the board member of the Foundation for Climate Economy, reliable regulatory frameworks are lacking.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The EU supply chain law (CSDDD) is to be adopted by Parliament at the end of April. Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil plans to implement it quickly – and wants to advocate for a global agreement at UN level.
By Leonie Düngefeld
Due to a revoked concession for gold mining, Romania faced substantial compensation claims. Now, an international arbitration tribunal has ruled differently in the investor protection proceedings.
By Alex Veit
Russia overtook Saudi Arabia as China's main oil supplier last year. Imports organized with the help of middlemen and shadow tankers reached a record level.
By Redaktion Table
China is gaining increasing influence in the energy sector across the five Central Asian states. The European Parliament urges the European Commission to advance cooperation with these countries.
By Amelie Richter
The Industry Committee in the EU Parliament yesterday adopted the provisional agreement on a legislative text for the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA).
By Leonie Düngefeld
The global battle for critical raw materials is now also fought on social media platforms such as X. This was the result of a study by the Center for European Politics.
By Redaktion Table
The 36-year-old lawyer Yeny Rodríguez Junco works for the non-governmental organization AIDA in the Colombian capital Bogotá to protect the environment and indigenous communities suffering from environmental damage.
By Leonie Düngefeld
