Pläne zu einer CO₂-Steuer im Agrarsektor hatte Neuseeland vor Kurzem aufgegeben – Dänemark führt eine solche jetzt aber ein. Möglich wird das durch einen gesellschaftlichen Kompromiss.
Von Alexandra Endres
New Zealand recently abandoned plans for a carbon tax on the agricultural sector – Denmark is now introducing one. This is made possible by a social compromise.
Von Alexandra Endres
Brazil's proposal for a global billionaire tax is gaining support. On behalf of the Brazilian government, economist Gabriel Zucman has now made an initial proposal as to what the tax could look like in practice. Although there are still some obstacles to overcome, Zucman is optimistic. However, it is still unclear how high the climate benefit would be.
Von Nico Beckert
Interim assessment of the energy transition: Only the expansion of renewable electricity is on track in Germany. According to an expert report, progress is far too slow in all other areas and the German government will likely miss many of its targets.
Von Bernhard Pötter
A broad alliance of various environmental associations has announced that it will file several constitutional complaints against Germany's new Climate Change Act, among other things, because the amendment violates the Federal Constitutional Court's climate resolution from 2021. Private individuals can also join the lawsuit.
Von Fabian Löhe
After the EU elections, the outlook for climate action in Europe has worsened and it is unlikely to play a role at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The forces fighting for more climate action must now regroup. From now on, they should place social justice at the center of their work.
Von Experts Table.Briefings
Even research activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, for instance through business flights. All major research organizations have set ambitious climate goals. However, even research aimed at promoting climate action consumes significant energy.
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The US Department of Commerce has reportedly initiated an investigation into China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom. The focus is on their cloud and internet businesses in the United States.
Von Fabian Peltsch
Das US-Handelsministerium hat Berichten zufolge eine Untersuchung gegen China Mobile, China Telecom und China Unicom eingeleitet. Das Ziel sind deren US-Cloud- und Internetgeschäfte.
Von Fabian Peltsch
