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India: Climate policy 'highly inadequate'

India's climate policy is still "highly inadequate". Although an analysis by the Climate Action Tracker shows progress in the energy transition, this is being offset by rising energy demand.

By Lukas Bayer

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Rail transport: Why investments should be prioritized

Investments in rail transport should be prioritized, IG Metall and Germanwatch demand in an open letter, and also present financing proposals. At the same time, social organizations are calling for more money for climate action in social institutions.

By Lisa Kuner

UK stops burning coal as Labour sets out clean energy acceleration

On Oct. 1, the UK will shut down its last coal-fired power plant. The new Labour government has big goals: Strong expansion of renewables, no new oil and gas projects, and international leadership in climate policy. Observers see many positive signals after years of stagnation.

By Chloé Farand

Study: How many billions China pays for climate finance

The climate finance debate puts growing pressure on China to also pay to vulnerable countries. A US study now shows that the country already invests an average of 4.5 billion US dollars per year in climate action and adaptation via direct payments and export loans.

By Bernhard Pötter

Flood prevention: Germany plans law amendment

The German Ministry of the Environment intends to amend the Water Resources Act to take better precautions against flooding. One change would be to ban new construction in flood-risk areas.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

Climate in Numbers: Melting ice threatens whale routes

Due to increased warming, less sea ice forms in the Arctic, opening the sea to new shipping routes. Now a WWF report is raising the alarm: Warming and increased traffic threaten the migration routes of native whale species.

By Bernhard Pötter

IEA: Tripling renewables feasible

According to the IEA, tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible. However, this would require more power grid connections and battery storage systems.

By Redaktion Table