Fossil fuels

Twelve states to present plans for fossil subsidy phase-out

Twelve states have joined forces at COP28 to advance the phase-out of subsidies for fossil fuels. The states aim to develop national exit strategies.

By Nico Beckert

Morgan: 'Is the UAE part of the solution or the past?'

As COP28 negotiations intensify, Climate Secretary Jennifer Morgan urges the hosts to take a clear stance. Some states are "not constructive," and oil-producing nations try to "prevent the end of fossil fuels for their own interests". She sees no ambiguity in Germany's position; they are "fully in line with the EU".

By Bernhard Pötter

Germany makes climate core of foreign policy – and weakens its position at COP28

On Wednesday, the German Federal Cabinet adopted the "Strategy on Climate Foreign Policy" based on a proposal from the Federal Foreign Office: The aim is to align all policy areas with global climate targets and the energy transition. However, regarding phasing out fossil fuels, the strategy undermines and weakens Germany's position at COP28.

By Bernhard Pötter

Study: Tipping points as disasters – or as positive change

A new study warns of the enormous impact of climate tipping points, but also shows the power of positive social change. It says policymakers must actively support these positive tipping points through innovation, money and behavioral and norm changes.

By Nico Beckert

Second GST draft: many options, many problems

The second draft text for the Global Stocktake is here. Much remains unclear, but in some places, it is already clear where things might be heading.

By Lukas Knigge

Chancellor Olaf Scholz must reconsider his LNG plans

Chancellor Olaf Scholz must advocate for an exit from fossil energy in Dubai and scale back his own LNG plans at home. This is not only in the interest of climate action but also for human rights.

By Redaktion Table

Climate in Numbers: Hardly any new coal-fired power plants – except in China

In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.

By Nico Beckert

China continues to build new coal-fired power plants

In the first nine months of 2023, there was hardly any new construction of coal-fired power plants worldwide – except in China, where the construction boom that began in 2022 continued.

By Nico Beckert

EU countries buy more LNG from Russia

By Redaktion Table

Fossil fuels at all-time low

By Redaktion Table