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Climate justice: Experts call for redistribution via taxes

New arguments in the debate on climate justice: More taxes for the rich and large emitters should reduce emissions and eliminate poverty, according to a comprehensive study. It calls for national and international financial reforms to balance out injustice in and between countries.

By Bernhard Pötter

EU agricultural policy: how to make it climate-friendly

More climate action in the agricultural sector is also a topic at the International Green Week. But reducing emissions from the sector proves difficult. The EU's Common Agricultural Policy does not deliver what is needed. Experts explain what needs to change.

By Alexandra Endres

Australia: Government insists on controversial CO2 mechanism

In a new report, the Australian federal government defends a key point of its climate protection program. However, critics continue to accuse the carbon offset mechanism of doing little to protect the climate and would rather mask emissions. The role of voluntary carbon allowances remains controversial.

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Michael Reckordt: Seltene Erden aus China & Europa

Rare earths: The find in Sweden does not save us

Record rare earth discovery in Europe: The find in Sweden sparks euphoria. But the quantities will be used up quickly. Europe needs other solutions to meet the raw material needs for the climate transition. For example, a law that promotes recycling and stops wastage.

By Redaktion Table