According to new calculations, it may take up to €140 billion in subsidies in Europe for the planned projects to capture and store CO2. Experts criticize that the expensive technology is not a climate solution. There is also a lack of laws and standards.
By Nico Beckert
Global CO2 emissions could peak this year. This is suggested by a report from a Norwegian consultancy firm.
By Lukas Bayer
NGOs demand that renewable energies be expanded even faster to ensure that coal, oil and gas are removed from the electricity mix in time. According to a new IEA study, countries could narrowly miss their target of tripling renewables by 2030.
By Nico Beckert
Chile has recently greatly improved its climate policy. The expansion of renewables and the coal phase-out are being implemented quickly, but enormous challenges remain.
By Lisa Kuner
Global deforestation again increased in 2023, making achieving the internationally agreed-upon deforestation halt by 2030 increasingly difficult. A new report shows the reasons why the target will not be met.
By Lukas Bayer
In the European Parliament, outgoing Commission Vice-President Margaritis Schinas has announced that the EU will take swift action against high housing costs. Something should be done quickly, especially with regard to energy prices.
By Alina Leimbach
The security situation in Pakistan is tense ahead of the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Special rules are to apply to Chinese citizens.
By Amelie Richter
There has been a crisis between Finland and China since a Hong Kong cargo ship caused damage to a gas pipeline. Both sides want to discuss safety issues in Beijing soon.
By Amelie Richter
The EU Commission wants to help the automotive industry out of the crisis. To this end, it is planning a strategic dialog on the future of the automotive industry. A person to moderate the dialog is still being sought.
By Markus Grabitz
At the presentation of the autumn projection, Minister for Economic Affairs Robert Habeck reaffirmed his support for the Supply Chain Act, but at the same time once again spoke out in favor of reducing reporting obligations.
By Caspar Dohmen
