The majority of methane emissions in Europe are due to agriculture. In this sector, emissions are caused by natural processes and are difficult to reduce. The second part of our methane series explains how a reduction is nevertheless possible and what the EU is planning.
By Timo Landenberger
Kristalina Georgieva is the director of the International Monetary Fund. She is accused of manipulating a country's ranking in Beijing's favor during her recent work for the World Bank. US congressmen and economists consider her no longer tenable and are calling for her resignation. Europeans, on the other hand, are coming to her defense. The accusations have not yet been proven. Is China's leadership systematically abusing international organizations for its own ends?
By Felix Lee
Taiwan cherishes its de facto independence – even if it refrains from formally declaring it. China's President Xi, meanwhile, is again calling for "peaceful reunification" and garnishes his offer with obvious threats. Their positions differ more than ever before.
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Shenzhen is the world's EV capital. The world's largest e-charging station is also located here. Up to 5,000 vehicles can be charged daily. Although much of China's electricity is still produced from coal, the environment still benefits: Particulate pollution has been drastically reduced within a decade.
By Frank Sieren
In China, more propaganda films are being shown again. But although the "genre" appears with powerful images, they attract only a few viewers and thus damage distribution and cinema operators. It is not a risk-free business for production companies either, because historical content is subject to particularly close scrutiny.
By Redaktion Table
The negotiations for the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the European Parliament are in full swing. A total of eight committees are negotiating the proposed legislation. Opposing positions in important areas show: compromises have yet to be found.
By Jasmin Kohl
Methane accounts for only ten percent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. However, in the short term, it is around 80 times more harmful to the climate than carbon. Experts say that emissions could be significantly reduced, especially in the energy sector. The EU is planning a law to this effect and also wants to bring third countries on board.
By Timo Landenberger
Chinese consumers spend the most money on beauty treatments in the world. After the tech, tutoring, and finance industries, Beijing is now aiming for the beauty industry. The Communist Party doesn't like a lot of things about people's pursuit of beauty.
By Ning Wang
In China, too, the transportation sector is responsible for high CO2 emissions. It is true that a deadline for the sale of new combustion vehicles is being debated in the People's Republic. But so far, there is no phase-out date. Such a measure would also make little sense in terms of climate policy.
By Nico Beckert
Escalation from the bench: the Polish Constitutional Court, whose composition is controversial, has denied the ECJ jurisdiction over relevant domestic Polish matters. The EU Commission and MEPs react with harsh words. The European Union and Poland are now facing difficult times.
By Falk Steiner
