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Australia: Government insists on controversial CO2 mechanism

In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.

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Keisuke-Katori

Japan: G7 Presidency without focus on climate

Climate action is no priority for the Japanese government during its G7 presidency. Prime Minister Kishida rather talks about national security, new technologies and nuclear power. When it comes to decarbonization, the country relies on nuclear power and trillion-dollar investments.

By Redaktion Table