For Chile's Environment Minister Maisa Rojas, climate action and just social development go hand in hand. In this interview, she talks about her plans for a just climate transition, the reasons for Chile's renewables success and her expectations for COP29 in Baku.
By Alexandra Endres
Wishful thinking and reality are far apart when it comes to climate transformation. Over half of the 160 largest German companies lag behind their own CO2 targets.
By Anna Gauto
While EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra had to go into extra time at his first hearing a year ago, this time he was waved through without any major background noise. This was also due to some clear announcements by the Dutchman.
By Lukas Knigge
The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.
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The German Climate Consortium (DKK) warns against exceeding the 1.5-degree target and warns that the likelihood of missing the target in the coming years must be communicated openly. The continued high level of investment in fossil fuels and climate-damaging subsidies mean that net-zero emissions are a long way off.
By Nico Beckert
While Europe is making progress with decarbonizing iron and steel production, at least on paper, massive new emission-intensive blast furnaces are being planned in India in particular.
By Alex Veit
According to a recent study, the deployment of hydrogen could make the global energy transition more cost-effective. This is particularly true for international shipping and aviation, where costs could be reduced. However, the overall role of hydrogen remains relatively small.
By Lisa Kuner
Chancellor Olaf Scholz, along with 34 other countries and the EU, has officially founded the Climate Club. Originally planned as an exclusive group for particularly ambitious decarbonizers, it has now become a discussion forum without much impact.
By Lukas Knigge
The Commission wants to further promote hydrogen and the decarbonization of industry. To this end, it is releasing new funding of €4.8 billion from the Innovation Fund.
By Manuel Berkel
