The Euro 7 pollutant standard sets limits for new cars for tire abrasion and brake dust. In addition, the industry is to guarantee the capacity of batteries in EVs for up to eight years. Reactions to the Commission's proposal are contrasting.
By Markus Grabitz
The fossil fuel phase-out is being neglected amid the energy crisis, warns the Climate Action Tracker. The demand for natural gas alone will consume 10 percent of the carbon budget by 2050. Moreover, 96 percent of oil and gas companies have plans for new fossil fuel projects.
By Bernhard Pötter
Beijing reportedly works on plans to relax its Covid measures. Even the World Health Organization is said to provide help. But it will probably take months before the situation actually changes noticeably. It will be a tough winter.
By Redaktion Table
After the US midterm elections, the Republicans can hope for a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The distribution in the Senate is still open. Quite apart from that, however, it is already clear that Washington's attitude toward China will continue to harden. US foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific region and in the triangular relationship between the EU, China, and the United States remains uncertain. On Monday, US President Joe Biden will meet President Xi Jinping for the first time.
By Amelie Richter
China's carbon emissions have been falling for the past year. Will it soon reach its peak? Currently, the pandemic and real estate woes are curbing economic growth, provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs, and carbon-intensive industries are announcing new climate plans. Only with a swift emissions peak will the Paris climate targets remain in reach.
By Nico Beckert
Even if the count is still ongoing: US President Biden emerges stronger from the midterm congressional elections. In the EU, this is seen with relief. But there are likely to be further conflicts, particularly over trade policy.
By Till Hoppe
On Wednesday, the EU Commission presented its proposal for reforming the Stability and Growth Pact. It aims to secure the debt sustainability of the 27 EU states and, at the same time, promote investment and reforms for more growth.
By Redaktion Table
The criticism of COP27 host Egypt from civil society is mounting. High prices, surveillance and further repression prevent activists and NGOs from doing their work. While the conference is still underway, a human rights activist who has been imprisoned for many years faces death.
By Lukas Knigge
On Tuesday, UN head Guterres presented strict rules against corporate greenwashing for climate protection. The next day, US climate czar Kerry presented conflicting plans. The US government desperately seeks money for climate protection out of fear of the Republicans.
By Bernhard Pötter
China's CO2 emissions have been falling for four quarters. The Covid pandemic and the real estate crisis are curbing economic growth. Provinces lack money for economic stimulus programs. Carbon-heavy industries announce new climate plans. The largest emitter could soon reach its emission peak – and urgently so in order to meet the Paris climate targets.
By Nico Beckert
