The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030 is outdated in parts, writes the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS), and implementing it in full is "completely unrealistic". The FÖS is calling for a reassessment – for the good of the climate and the federal budget.
By Alexandra Endres
Get to know the "Top of the Table": The 100 key players 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 from foundations.
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 governing coalition has promised to introduce a "climate check" for new laws to assess new regulations for their contribution to global warming. The first plans for what such a procedure could look like are now becoming known.
By Bernhard Pötter
Brazil's proposal for a global billionaire tax is gaining support. On behalf of the Brazilian government, economist Gabriel Zucman has now made an initial proposal as to what the tax could look like in practice. Although there are still some obstacles to overcome, Zucman is optimistic. However, it is still unclear how high the climate benefit would be.
By Nico Beckert
Interim assessment of the energy transition: Only the expansion of renewable electricity is on track in Germany. According to an expert report, progress is far too slow in all other areas and the German government will likely miss many of its targets.
By Bernhard Pötter
After the EU elections, the outlook for climate action in Europe has worsened and it is unlikely to play a role at the EU summit on Thursday and Friday. The forces fighting for more climate action must now regroup. From now on, they should place social justice at the center of their work.
By Experts Table.Briefings
New Zealand recently abandoned plans for a carbon tax on the agricultural sector – Denmark is now introducing one. This is made possible by a social compromise.
By Alexandra Endres
Germany is very likely to miss the EU deadline at the end of June for the notification of new provisions governing the transition of national emissions trading to ETS II. Infringement proceedings are practically inevitable. Experts warn of a price shock.
By Fabian Löhe
