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How the UK lost its climate compass

The UK is not on track to meet its climate targets and its ability to do so is looking increasingly compromised in the face of the government’s Jekyll and Hyde approach to climate and energy policy. This month it has both approved the first deep coal mine in the UK for 30 years and agreed to ease the ban on onshore wind turbines.

By Redaktion Table

Planned LNG terminals in Germany
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German ministry predicts overcapacity at LNG terminals

In an internal report, the Ministry for Economic Affairs admits that the LNG terminals planned in Germany will lead to overcapacity. The budget committee has already blocked the funds for one of the terminals, and the ministry no longer believes in the planned terminal in Hamburg.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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COP15: natural climate protection under pressure

The COP15 biodiversity conference now enters its decisive phase. So far, however, little progress has been made. And now the protection of natural areas, which are key to carbon uptake and climate action, is also on the line.

By Timo Landenberger

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EP affair: quid pro quo?

The European Parliament is trying to find out where ex-Vice President Eva Kaili, who has been accused of corruption, may have exerted undue influence. The aviation agreement with Qatar and lobbying activities in the IT sector are the focus.

By Markus Grabitz

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COP15: dispute over financing and the private sector's role

Financing the biodiversity targets is the Achilles' heel of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15). In addition to mobilizing public funds, this involves nothing less than aligning the entire economy with "nature positive." Support comes from the private sector itself.

By Timo Landenberger

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EU ignores China's failings in Eastern and Central Europe

China raised high expectations in Central and Eastern Europe with 16+1 talks. But what followed was great disillusionment. Ten years after its founding, the format is on the verge of collapse. It is up to the EU to use this opportunity, but so far it has failed to do so.

By Michael Radunski