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Paris, France November 6, 2021 - Gathering in the framework of the Global Day For Climate Justice at the call of the different associative movements Attac, XR, Friends of the Earth. The COP26, which takes place in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12, aims to keep the rise in temperature below the 2C mark, or even 1.5C. MANIFESTATION, JUSTICE CLIMATIQUE, RASSEMBLEMENT, COP26, INACTION CLIMATIQUE, RECHAUFFEMENT CLIMATIQUE, ECOLOGIE, ECOLO, DEREGLEMENT CLIMATIQUE, CONSCIENCE ECOLOGIQUE, ONG, MOBILISATION, CHINE, XI JINPING PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRA Copyright: xVincentxIsorex
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Xi's third term: Climate policy is important, but growth is paramount

China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.

By Nico Beckert

Yang Weidong : Xue Yinxian
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Illegal hunt for dissidents

The Chinese authorities operate illegal police stations around the world. The primary aim is to persuade criminals to return home. But even regime critics are put under massive pressure by security forces – including in Germany, where the police have so far watched on powerlessly.

By Marcel Grzanna

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The Franco-German engine is still sputtering

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to end the ice age in their mutual relations and settle differences in Paris on Wednesday. The outcome is ambivalent: After differences over protocol, both sides emphasized the success of the meeting.

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Is a new grain supply bottleneck looming?

The Russian war of aggression in Ukraine continues to have a severe impact on global food supplies. After the situation was recently mitigated, it now threatens to worsen again. Among them, the continuation of the naval blockade.

By Timo Landenberger

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Commission proposal against thick air and dirty water

Limit values for air pollutants will be halved by 2030. 25 new substances will be added to a list of the most dangerous water polluters. Manufacturers will be held accountable for residues of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in wastewater.

By Markus Grabitz

Nov. 30, 2015 - Le Bourget, France - Chinese President Xi Jinping addresses the plenary session of t
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Xi's third term: Climate policy is important, but growth is paramount

China's President Xi Jinping is about to serve a third term as head of state. Under him, climate policy became important in the country with the highest carbon emissions. Emissions have been curbed and renewables greatly expanded. But experts doubt that the green transformation will happen faster in the future. Both growth pressure and the coal lobby are too strong, and internal and international crises are too dominant.

By Nico Beckert

September 7, 2021, Porto Velho, Rondonia, Brazil: Burning of the Amazon Forest, in the city of Porto Velho, in the state
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Brazil: crucial election for the global climate

The outcome of the election in Brazil will play a decisive role in global climate protection. If the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro wins, scientists fear the irreversible destruction of the Amazon rainforest. But challenger Luis Inácio Lula da Silva will also have his hands full when it comes to forest protection. And even though the climate issue is "a priority" for him, Lula is also betting on more Brazilian oil.

By Daniela Chiaretti

Hongkong Normalität nach Covid
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Hong Kong seeks the way back to normality

The Chinese Special Administrative Region abolished mandatory Covid quarantine upon arrival. Hong Kong's citizens, who were unable to travel for a long time, are happy about the opening. The business community celebrates the decision, but also calls for the abolition of other restrictions.

By Redaktion Table

Cosco Einstieg Hamburger Hafen
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Cosco entry comes at a high political price for Scholz

Against all odds, Scholz pushed through the port deal with Cosco in Hamburg. This cost him significant political capital in the governing coalition and the federal states. He even angered the city's sinologists, who are usually rather reserved on political issues. Meanwhile, business representatives warn against "China-bashing".

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How much climate protection can a forest provide?

Natural carbon reservoir, renewable source of energy and raw materials, habitat for countless species: According to various EU laws, forests must fulfill a multitude of functions to save the climate. Are they able to do all of that? Experts have their doubts.

By Timo Landenberger