Over two billion people around the world cook with dirty fuels. This leads to deaths and high carbon emissions. A summit in Paris pledged financial resources to tackle the problem in Africa.
By Fabian Löhe
How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
India will elect a new parliament until June 4. Future climate policy depends heavily on the steel industry, which aims to triple its capacity by 2030. To ensure that this is compatible with climate targets, the government is relying on green hydrogen and CCUS
By Goswami Urmi
The aviation industry is failing to meet its self-imposed climate targets, even though it has lowered its targets several times. Airlines are hardly making any progress in increasing the use of sustainable fuels.
By Nico Beckert
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Australia's government wants to use 23 billion Australian dollars to promote the future markets of renewables, hydrogen and green raw materials and present itself as a green country. However, fossil fuels remain the main focus and climate financing remains low.
By Bernhard Pötter
A Belgian company is to support the DR Congo's state mining company in the utilization of germanium. The agreement follows Congolese discontent over an EU agreement with Rwanda.
By Arne Schütte
The new forest condition survey for 2023 reveals a poor state of the forest – only every fifth tree is healthy. Here's why climate change is to blame for this situation.
By Fabian Löhe
The transition in heating presents municipalities with enormous challenges, says Kiel's Mayor Ulf Kämpfer. In an interview with Table.Briefings, he explains why Kiel is pursuing a more ambitious path than other municipalities, why high speed isn't always helpful, and where the necessary billions for network expansion could come from.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Rising temperatures apparently have greater impacts on the economy than previously believed. A new study has examined the effects of global temperature shocks – rather than local temperature changes – on economic development.
By Lukas Knigge
