World premiere: Denmark plans climate tax on meat and milk
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
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
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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Auch die Forschung belastet die Atmosphäre mit Treibhausgasen, etwa durch dienstliche Flugreisen. Alle großen Forschungsorganisationen haben sich Ziele gesetzt, die Pläne sind ambitioniert. Dabei steckt selbst in Forschung für mehr Klimaschutz viel Energie.
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Brasiliens Vorschlag für eine globale Milliardärssteuer gewinnt an Unterstützung. Der Ökonom Gabriel Zucman hat jetzt im Auftrag der brasilianischen Regierung einen ersten Vorschlag gemacht, wie die Steuer konkret aussehen könnte. Obwohl noch einige Hindernisse zu überwinden sind, zeigt Zucman sich optimistisch. Wie hoch der Klimanutzen wäre, ist allerdings noch unklar.
Von Nico Beckert
Deutschland verpasst Ende Juni mit hoher Wahrscheinlichkeit die EU-Frist für die Anmeldung neuer Bestimmungen, die den Übergang des nationalen Emissionshandels ins ETS II regeln. Ein Vertragsverletzungsverfahren könnte folgen. Experten warnen vor einem Preisschock.
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
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
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
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