On Tuesday, UN head Guterres presented strict rules against corporate greenwashing for climate protection. The next day, US climate czar Kerry presented conflicting plans. The US government desperately seeks money for climate protection out of fear of the Republicans.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate lawsuits are successful and their number is growing. When governments block our secure future, we will continue to turn to the courts. Given what is at stake, we have no time to lose.
By Redaktion Table
The criticism of COP27 host Egypt from civil society is mounting. High prices, surveillance and further repression prevent activists and NGOs from doing their work. While the conference is still underway, a human rights activist who has been imprisoned for many years faces death.
By Lukas Knigge
China's carbon emissions have been falling for the past year. Will it soon reach its peak? Currently, the pandemic and real estate woes are curbing economic growth, provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs, and carbon-intensive industries are announcing new climate plans. Only with a swift emissions peak will the Paris climate targets remain in reach.
By Nico Beckert
The global climate may be one of the least of the Ukrainian environment minister's concerns at the moment. In an interview with Komila Nabiyeva, Ruslan Strilets explains the impact of the Russian invasion on the environment and how the country plans to achieve its climate goals.
By Redaktion Table