China has approved the construction of a mega dam in Tibet. The project is expected to generate three times as much electricity annually as the Three Gorges Dam. Neighboring countries and environmentalists are warning of the consequences.
Von Nico Beckert
India added more renewables in the first half of 2025 than ever before. However, a "real energy transition" has not yet been initiated, say analysts.
Von Nico Beckert
Das deutsche Start-up Phlair will CO₂ mit einem neuen, energiesparenden Ansatz aus der Atmosphäre filtern und dafür eine DAC-Anlage in Kanada bauen. Ob das Verfahren auch in Deutschland eine Chance hätte, ist allerdings fraglich.
Von Nico Beckert
Phlair, a German startup, wants to filter CO₂ out of the atmosphere using a new, energy-saving approach and build a DAC plant in Canada for this purpose. However, it's unclear whether the process would have a chance in Germany.
Von Nico Beckert
Am Donnerstag treffen sich die Führungen der EU und Chinas in Peking. Kurz vor der Reise definieren die Europäer ihre Gesprächsthemen und halten die Erwartungen an einen erfolgreichen Gipfel niedrig.
Von Manuel Liu, Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert
The leaders of the EU and China will meet in Beijing on Thursday. Shortly before the trip, the Europeans define their talking points and keep expectations for a successful summit low.
Von Manuel Liu, Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert
Großbritannien ist beim Ausbau der Erneuerbaren nicht auf Kurs und will Subventionen für grüne Energien verlängern. Pläne für eine Taxonomie für nachhaltige Geldanlagen wurden gestoppt. Kritik gibt es auch an den hohen Subventionen für CCS.
Von Nico Beckert
The UK is not on track with the expansion of renewables and wants to extend subsidies for green energy. Plans for a sustainable investment taxonomy have been halted. There is also criticism of the high subsidies for CCS.
Von Nico Beckert
Will the EU form a new climate axis with China after the US withdrawal? The chances of a breakthrough before the summit are slim. But there are many areas in which closer cooperation would be in both parties' interests.
Von Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert, Bernhard Pötter
Von Nico Beckert, Lukas Knigge, Bernhard Pötter
