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Germany and other member states are preparing for Russia to cut gas supplies due to the ruble dispute. A phone call between the German chancellor and the Russian president did not resolve the ongoing payment issue.
Von Till Hoppe
Beijing has been reforesting woodlands across the country for years - with varying degrees of success. While China has achieved success in the Gobi Desert, other tree planting campaigns have not had the desired effects. The success of reforestation in the fight against climate change also depends on the type of trees planted.
Von Ning Wang
China has announced its intention to phase out financing of overseas coal-fired power. But the details remain unclear. For example, will China also stop projects that have already been started? Wawa Wang and Dr. Vanessa Buth from the non-governmental organization Just Finance International, which campaigns for more transparency in public procurement, reviewed China's numerous coal projects in the Western Balkans. They urge the EU and Germany to call on China to disclose its overseas coal policies.
Von Redaktion Table
