Die Dekarbonisierung von energieintensiven Industrien wie der Stahlbranche ist elementar für das Erreichen der globalen Klimaziele. Doch die Umstellung ist kompliziert und teuer. Wie es dennoch gelingen kann, gehört zu den zentralen Fragen auf der COP26.
Von Timo Landenberger
Mit der Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) verpflichteten sich am Mittwoch private Banken, Versicherer und Investoren, die Begrenzung des Klimawandels in den Mittelpunkt ihrer Arbeit zu stellen. Die Firmen verwalten ein Gesamtkapital von rund 130 Billionen Dollar. Die Wirkkraft des Vorhabens muss sich jedoch erst zeigen.
Von Lukas Knigge
On an international level, China is regarded as a brake on climate protection. Yet the goal of reducing its emissions to "net-zero" within just under 40 years presents the country with massive economic and social challenges.
Von Nico Beckert
The segment of waterproof sports cameras, so-called action cams, is a highly competitive one. It is one of the last bastions of American camera brands. Chinese drone and camera manufacturer DJI has become the toughest competitor of US company GoPro here. This shows that more and more US companies are on the retreat against the technically sophisticated Chinese competition.
Von Frank Sieren
The global heads of state currently debate in Glasgow ways to tackle global warming. One region is already feeling the effects of climate change: the Arctic. As the ice dwindles, the region's appetites are growing. Beijing's activities in the Far North are alarming Brussels. But the EU's special envoy for the Arctic, Michael Mann, estimates the current potential for conflict as low.
Von Amelie Richter
