Iran is the world's sixth-largest carbon emitter due to its dependence on oil and gas and energy waste. Climate targets are outdated, sanctions hinder investment. The new president could change that.
By Michael Liebert
The new Labour government aims to remove two hurdles hindering the expansion of onshore wind power. Planning regulations introduced under David Cameron in 2015 significantly slowed down the growth of wind power.
By Nico Beckert
Despite an increase in registered vehicles, fewer cars are traveling on German highways compared to pre-pandemic levels. Concurrently, the traffic volume of long-distance trains has risen, according to a recent study.
By Lisa Kuner
Institutional investors from the USA account for 65 percent of investments in companies engaged in fossil energy operations. Deutsche Bank and Allianz are leading among German institutional investors.
By Alex Veit
According to Oxfam's calculations, only a fraction of climate finance can be considered genuine support for poorer countries. The high proportion of loans at market rates, as noted by the NGO, dilutes official OECD figures. Oxfam calls for reforms in reporting requirements.
By Nico Beckert
Get to know the "Top of the Table": the 100 pivotal figures in the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team across ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations, and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities from society. Here's the overview.
By Lisa Kuner
In 2028, Germany plans to introduce a capacity market for power plants to secure electricity generation against potential issues. As a first step towards this goal, the government has now presented plans to tender new hydrogen-ready gas power plants.
By Bernhard Pötter
Many politicians continue to use highly climate-damaging official vehicles, as highlighted by an analysis conducted by the German Environmental Aid (DUH). Particularly, FDP ministers and the state leaders of North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin perform poorly in this regard. However, there is an uptick in the use of electric vehicles.
By Nico Beckert
In the dispute over the financing of global climate action, demands are growing louder that emerging markets like China should also contribute. A study reveals surprising results: Countries in the Global South are apparently paying more than previously thought.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to a media report, the US government is considering a carbon price to protect the domestic industry from emissions-intensive imports. Climate envoy John Podesta said it was one of several options.
By Alexandra Endres
