The number of climate lawsuits against big oil, gas and coal producers is growing. The aim is for them to compensate for climate damage, refrain from supposedly misleading advertising or reduce their emissions. In Germany, DUH draws a positive interim assessment of its lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
As in Saxony, lignite dominates Brandenburg's climate policy. Due to German reunification, emissions have hardly decreased structurally and successes often come from outside. The government has settled on a climate plan that leaves many questions unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many Western countries have made great progress in phasing out coal. However, the hunger for energy in India and China keeps global demand at an all-time high.
By Nico Beckert
According to the human rights organization Global Witness, at least 196 people were killed worldwide last year because they were working to protect the environment. Most of the murders took place in Colombia. In industrialized countries, the pressure on activists is increasing due to laws and legal proceedings.
By Alexandra Endres
A study has calculated that the German state would have to invest around €340 billion more than previously planned in order to achieve its climate targets. And this would even be partly possible with a debt brake. The issue is to be debated before the general election.
By Bernhard Pötter
The pricing of CO2 emissions is more acceptable if the revenue is redistributed. A new study shows which redistribution models are most popular.
By Nico Beckert
More than 30,000 people took to the streets in South Korea at the weekend to protest against the government's inadequate climate policy. Night-time temperatures have not fallen below 25 degrees for 20 consecutive nights.
By Nico Beckert
In a report for the EU Commission, former ECB chief Mario Draghi complains that the EU is falling behind in competition with the USA and China. He sees an opportunity in decarbonization – provided Europe cleverly aligns its policies accordingly. Among other things, Draghi calls for lower energy prices and targeted support for energy-intensive sectors and the automotive industry.
By Alexandra Endres
According to China's Environment Minister Huang Runqiu, national emissions trading is to be extended to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors at the end of 2024. However, the design flaws of the previous ETS will be carried over.
By Nico Beckert
