The US government halted approvals for new LNG export terminals in January in order to assess their impact on the climate, economy and safety. A court ruling has now overturned the moratorium. However, the White House can appeal the decision.
By Alexandra Endres
Solar energy is an essential pillar of the European energy transition. However, there are not enough qualified specialists. To solve this problem, the EU Commission launched the European Solar Academy. But the industry expects more.
By Carsten Hübner
So far, the expansion of solar power in Germany has been particularly successful. According to an interim assessment by the Federal Network Agency, the expansion of onshore wind power is also picking up momentum – more than ever since 2017.
By Bernhard Pötter
The effects of rising carbon dioxide levels have probably been underestimated so far. A recent study warns of significantly higher temperatures than the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates in its models.
By Lukas Bayer
Get to know the "Top of the Table": 100 key minds on the international climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics to administration, consulting, think tanks, foundations and NGOs. Today: the most important personalities in science.
By Lukas Bayer
New Zealand's new center-right government is reversing its predecessor's climate policy: First, the climate action budget was cut. Now, exploration for gas and oil is to be facilitated, and agriculture is exempted from climate regulations.
By Nora Hübchen
Imprisoned journalists, human rights violations, the influence of the oil lobby – COP29 host Azerbaijan is facing strong criticism. Nugzar Kokhreidze from the Climate Action Network (CAN) Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia speaks about the challenges and opportunities of the climate conference in Baku.
By Lisa Kuner
The US Supreme Court has stopped the "Chevron Doctrine" in a far-reaching ruling. It thus limits the authorities' ability to regulate the climate and energy sector – and the ruling jeopardizes a large part of President Biden's climate policy.
By Bernhard Pötter
Atmosfair produces almost climate-neutral kerosene based on electricity for the first time. A tiny but important step on the way to climate-friendly flying.
By Lisa Kuner
The German government wants to speed up the expansion of geothermal energy by, among other things, shortening deadlines in approval procedures. This is provided for in a draft bill from the BMWK, which is now being voted on. It is due to go before the cabinet in August.
By Alexandra Endres
