The EU Parliament is currently engaged in a fierce dispute over the Nature Restoration Law. The Christian Democratic EPP also uses climate action as an argument against the new nature conservation regulations. Greens and Social Democrats consider both as two sides of the same coin. How exactly are nature conservation and the climate related?
By Lukas Knigge
All quiet on the Southwestern front: The US state of Texas experiences deadly heat waves, but rejects a public debate on the climate crisis. The government supports fossil fuels and renewables and only responds late to disasters. Climate change adaptation mainly happens in big cities.
By Redaktion Table
China is the world's largest emitter of methane, releasing nearly twice as much greenhouse gas as India and the United States. The government has yet to present its action plan to reduce methane emissions, which was announced to be completed by the end of 2022. It appears that energy and food security rank higher on Beijing's agenda.
By Nico Beckert
Another grueling heatwave is rolling over Mexico. Yet the government is investing billions in fossil fuels. Climate plans are non-transparent and lack ambition, renewables are being slowed down. Pressure for more green energy is coming from the US and Canada.
By Redaktion Table
The developed countries have signed the world's fourth Partnership for a Just Energy Transition (JETP) with Senegal. It will not support controversial gas production. Instead, the JETP agreement is intended to finance renewables.
By Lucia Weiß
At the Paris climate finance summit, African leaders made clear demands – and have been heard. With Zambia's debt restructuring and Senegal's partnership for a just energy transition, tangible progress was achieved. In the future, Africa must continue to have an equal seat at the table to ensure that the global financial system benefits all.
By Redaktion Table
