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COP27: gas dispute behind the scenes

Governments from Africa and Europe pledge climate protection and simultaneously want to produce more natural gas. At COP in Egypt, this controversial topic is officially excluded. But it will still play an important role. The tug-of-war between supporters and opponents has begun.

By Bernhard Pötter

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USA: Biden's climate course could be slowed down

On Nov. 8, the US Congress will be chosen in the midterm elections. A Republican victory in either or both chambers of the House would also change the climate agenda of the Biden administration. Here are the key areas.

By Redaktion Table

September 7, 2021, Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil: Burning of the Amazon Forest, in the city of Porto Velho, in the state

Brazil: crucial election for the global climate

The outcome of the election in Brazil will play a decisive role in global climate protection. If the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro wins, scientists fear the irreversible destruction of the Amazon rainforest. But challenger Luis Inácio Lula da Silva will also have his hands full when it comes to forest protection. And even though the climate issue is "a priority" for him, Lula is also betting on more Brazilian oil.

By Daniela Chiaretti