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Christopher Leisinger

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policy analyst @pik-potsdam.bsky.social directors team climate policy, the EU & economics.

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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 21/06/2026
„Klimaorganisationen intepretieren als Aufweichung, dass Klimaschutz in Drittstaaten auf EU-Klimaziele angerechnet wird. Dass dem nicht so sein muss, zeigen die PIK-Ökonomen Edenhofer, Leisinger, Stern, Kalkuhl.“ Rubrik „Der Sonntagsökonom“ @faznet.bsky.social zeitung.faz.net/data/859/rea... (€)
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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Ist die #EU mit ihrer ambitionierten #Klimapolitik ein „Geisterfahrer“? Nein, sagen Ottmar #Edenhofer, @cleisinger.bsky.social (PIK) im Blog der @bertelsmannst.bsky.social. #CO2Bepreisung + Klimazoll #CBAM stärken Klimaschutz auch außerhalb Europas www.zukunftsstandort-deutschland.de/warum-konseq...
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Klimapolitik: Warum sie gerade jetzt unverzichtbar ist
Gerade weil die globale Weltordnung ins Wanken gerät, ist Klimapolitik unverzichtbar – wegen Klimaschäden und Sicherheitsinteressen.
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Georg Zachmann @gzachmann.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
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Five reasons why attacking the EU carbon market is economic self-sabotage
When discussing the EU emissions trading system, policymakers should remember five risks of undermining the system
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Klimaschutz scheitert heute weniger am "Ob" als am "Wie" - genau davon handelt unser neues Buch zur #Klimapolitik und #CO2 Bepreisung. Unser neues Buch richtet sich an alle, die die Konflikte und Debatten der Klimapolitik besser verstehen wollen, unabhängig vom Hintergrund oder Vorwissen.
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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Fossile Technologien wie Kohlekraft aus dem Markt drängen: Buch von PIK-Direktor Ottmar #Edenhofer, @ckilimann.bsky.social & @cleisinger.bsky.social erläutert #CO2Bepreisung, räumt auf mit 5 populären Irrtümern. Wissenschaft einfach erklärt. Kostenloser Download. www.pik-potsdam.de/de/aktuelles...
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cornelban.bsky.social @cornelban.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Forget derisking. 2025 is about the the quiet MAGA-fication of the European mainstream, one green regulation rollback and green subsidy cut at a time. geoeconomic.substack.com/p/the-wartbu...
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The Wartburg Syndrome
How the Old Continent Risks Becoming the New East Germany
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
Initial thoughts on the 2040 target: The Council wants to count 5% Article 6 credits towards 2040. Timing/volume are contested, but the key question is *where* credits fit - ETS, agriculture/LULUCF, or a safety valve are on the table. Defining clear rules for credit use will be the real challenge /1
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Nach Angriffen auf das #ETS mehren sich endlich verteidigende Stimmen: Das ETS trägt keine Schuld an strukturellen Industrieproblemen. Europa ist beim Klimaschutz kein Geisterfahrer. Was wir brauchen: pragmatischen Wettbewerbsschutz und Negativemissionen im ETS. Sonst droht reine Symptombekämpfung.
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Very stoked for this year's #AriadneEU in Brussels! Plenty on the menu -- from geeky #ETS deep dives to broader post-2030 climate #policy debates. Program and registration link below 👇
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Kopernikus-Projekt Ariadne @ariadneprojekt.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
How can #EU climate policy advance in a polarising world? Join researchers & policymakers in Brussels (and online) for your choice of deep dives into carbon markets, industrial transition and much more. Dec 8–10; Register 👉 www.forms.ecologic.eu/ariadne2025 News 👉 ariadneprojekt.de/en/news-en/n...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
It's worth reading Nils' points also in the context of #ETS2. At its core, ETS2 shifts relative prices in favor of EVs. Hence, ot should be seen as core element of a broader industrial policy toolkit, where eco-bonuses and subsidies act as helpful complements to steer the transition.
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Nils Redeker @nilsredeker.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
By every metric, the industry is in deep trouble — and none of it has anything to do with future emission rules or an engine ban a decade away. In fact, the future of cars is electric - not because of Brussels regulation, but because EVs will soon be much cheaper to make and run.
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Finally, some clarity on ETS2 safeguards: early auctions for price discovery, frontloading for acceptability, and a more responsive MSR to smooth prices. Curious whether this will satisfy Member States and where discussions will go once details are clear. climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
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Ensuring a stable start for Europe’s new carbon market for buildings and road transport
The Commission will soon propose measures to ensure a smooth start of the new EU Emissions Trading System for road transport and buildings (ETS2), addressing price stability and investment needs. Plan...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
„Failure is not inevitable. It is a choice.“ — PIK Director Rockström at the UN Climate Summit
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PIK_climate @pik-potsdam.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Read his speech in full here: www.pik-potsdam.de/en/news/late...
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Johan Rockström addresses heads of state during United Nations General Assembly: “failure is not inevitable, it is a choice”
24.09.2025 – Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addressed heads of state, ministers and other dignitaries in New York today.
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Wolf-Peter Schill @wpschill.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
1/ Wochenlang haben alle auf den Monitoringbericht zum Stand der Energiewende und die Schlussfolgerungen des Wirtschaftsministeriums gewartet. Nun sind die Dokumente da - aber sind wir jetzt so viel schlauer als vorher? 🧵
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Monitoringbericht zur Energiewende vorgelegt – Bundesministerin Katherina Reiche schlägt zehn Schlüsselmaßnahmen vor
Wir bitten Sie an dieser Stelle um Ihre Einwilligung für die Nutzung unseres Videodienstes. Nähere Informationen zu allen Diensten finden Sie, wenn Sie die Pluszeichen rechts aufklappen. Sie können…
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Jonas Nahm @jonasnahm.com · 12/09/2025
1/ New report from @bentleyallan.bsky.social's Net Zero Policy Lab: As the US withdraws from green tech industries and pressures allies to follow suit, China is stepping in to power the developing world's energy transition. The scale is staggering. www.netzeropolicylab.com/china-green-...
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China Green Leap Outward — Net Zero Industrial Policy Lab
A new China Low Carbon Technology FDI Database
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
NEW: Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU governments — including France + Germany — blocked the decision to ensure leaders get a say. On Tuesday, countries will decide the fate of the 2035 Paris Agreement plan/NDC. Full story w/ @l-guillot.bsky.social www.politico.eu/article/vote...
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Vote on 2040 climate target canceled after big EU countries block decision
Decision casts doubt over whether EU can present climate plan in time for U.N. gathering this month.
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Frau Büüsker @uedio.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Table.Media greift den Clinch in der BuReg auf. Das Kanzleramt versucht offenbar gerade über einen Termintrick die europäischen Klimaziele für 2040 zu pulverisieren. Wie stinkig die SPD sich öffentlich äußert: Überraschend deutlich.
Schneider reagiert damit auf das Vorgehen des Bundeskanzleramtes, das anstrebt, die Entscheidung über das EU-Klimaziel 2040 den Staats- und Regierungschefs im Europäischen Rat (EUCO) zu überlassen. Da im EUCO im Konsens entschieden werden muss, gilt eine Einigung als unwahrscheinlich und käme einer deutlichen Verzögerung des im EU-2 Klimagesetz vorgesehenen CO₂-Reduktionsziels gleich.Schneider reagiert damit auf das Vorgehen des Bundeskanzleramtes, das anstrebt, die Entscheidung über das EU-Klimaziel 2040 den Staats- und Regierungschefs im Europäischen Rat (EUCO) zu überlassen. Da im EUCO im Konsens entschieden werden muss, gilt eine Einigung als unwahrscheinlich und käme einer deutlichen Verzögerung des im EU-2 Klimagesetz vorgesehenen CO₂-Reduktionsziels gleich.Das Bundesumweltministerium setzt weiterhin darauf, dass die EU-Umweltminister bei einer Sonderratssitzung kommende Woche entscheiden. Bei fehlendem Konsens innerhalb der Bundesregierung müsste sich Deutschland beim Umweltrat kommende Woche jedoch enthalten. SPD-Fraktionschef Matthias Miersch sagte am Dienstag vor der Sitzung seiner Fraktion zu einer möglichen Verschiebung der nationalen oder auch EU-Klimaziele: „Diese Entscheidung kann, sehr, sehr toxisch sein. "Weshalb es sein, kann, dass nun auch die Regierung Merz in Brüssel ein „German Vote" abgibt, eine Enthaltung wegen Dissens innerhalb der Bundesregierung, lesen Sie im Europe.Table. Horand Knaup, Lukas Knigge, Bernhard Pötter
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Giovanni Capoccia @gcapoccia.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Macron has just appointed Sebastian Lecornu, from the centrist ranks, as new PM. Short 🧵/1 www.lemonde.fr/politique/li...
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En direct, Sébastien Lecornu nommé premier ministre : Emmanuel Macron « prend le risque de la colère sociale », dénonce le PS
La passation de pouvoir entre François Bayrou, qui a présenté sa démission à Emmanuel Macron ce mardi, et son successeur à Matignon est prévue mercredi à midi. L’ex-ministre des armées proposera un go...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Vor dem Autogipfel fordern manche wieder das Ende der Flottengrenzwerte: Söder teilt aus, auch die Grünen wanken. Laut @transportenvironment.org droht aber nur Mercedes die Grenzwerte zu reißen. Den anderen hilft va. die neue 2025-27 Flexibilität. www.transportenvironment.org/uploads/file...
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Daniel Huppmann @danielhuppmann.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
Wir können es uns nicht leisten, *keinen* Klimaschutz umzusetzen, sagt Keywan Riahi (@iiasa.ac.at). "Denn die jetzige Misere in Europa ist ja entstanden, weil wir von fossilen Energieträgern abhängig sind und uns damit verletzlich gemacht haben." #WissenSchafftKlimaschutz
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Klimaziel aufweichen? "Das wäre unverantwortlich", warnt Klimaforscher Riahi
Österreichs Top-Wissenschafter Keywan Riahi berät die EU-Kommission und erklärt, warum Europa den Ausstoß der klimaschädlichen Treibhausgase bis 2040 drastisch senken muss
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Strong support for the inclusion of permanent carbon removals in the EU ETS, as per the European Commission's public consultation on the 2040 climate target. More public views on MSR, CBAM, linking, etc. here: ec.europa.eu/info/law/bet...
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Joeri Rogelj @joerirogelj.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
If every single ton of this 1,460 GtCO2 would be used to remove CO2 from the atmosphere, we could reverse 0.7°C of global warming. And this estimate is a clear ceiling, because... /4
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
„The message in this report is that the EU must not abandon its values and green ambition, but it must express them in ways that are realistic and compelling (…). It means embracing a Green Realpolitik.“ @thijsvandegraaf.bsky.social big-europe.eu/publications...
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Green Realpolitik: Recasting Europe’s Climate and Energy Diplomacy
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Jonas Nahm @jonasnahm.com · 08/08/2025
1/ Trump's recent trade agreements with allies are revealing significant interpretation gaps. From Japan to South Korea to the EU, these deals lack formal documentation, creating ongoing disputes over fundamental terms.
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Kopernikus-Projekt Ariadne @ariadneprojekt.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
In order for the #EuropeanUnion to achieve its ambitious #goals, it must make its #climatepolicy more efficient, send stable price signals to businesses, and ensure long-term #financing for the #energytransition, conclude Ariadne researchers in a new #background. 👉 ariadneprojekt.de/en/news-en/n...
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Sam Lowe @samuelmarclowe.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Some holiday thoughts on the EU-US "deal" ... [something to do while the baby has a nap] mostfavourednation.substack.com/p/some-thoug...
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Some thoughts on the EU-US deal
Another holiday edition
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Not exactly a good day (but perhaps a timely one) to revisit this recent Bruegel analysis on the economic consequences of Trump tariffs on the EU, by @niclaspoitiers.bsky.social and colleagues. www.bruegel.org/analysis/eco...
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The economic impact of Trump’s tariffs on Europe: an initial assessment
It is likely that Trump’s tariffs will be a limited hit to Europe, though some regions and industries could suffer and may need protective measures
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Einblicke in Bürger*innenperspektiven zur Klimapolitik vom #Ariadne Gipfel: CO2-Preis und Förderprogramme werden befürwortet - wenn sie sozial gerecht ausgestaltet sind. Wichtig auch: Deliberationsformate verschieben die Debatte. Nicht ob, sondern *wie* wir Klimaschutz umsetzen, rückt ins Zentrum.
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Kopernikus-Projekt Ariadne @ariadneprojekt.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Die #Ariadne-Bürgerkonferenz zeigt: Die gesellschaftliche #Akzeptanz für #Klimaschutzmaßnahmen steigt, wenn die #Verteilung von #Kosten und #Nutzen als gerecht empfunden werden – auch mit Blick auf künftige #Generationen. Hier geht's zum vollständigen #Report👉 ariadneprojekt.de/publikation/...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
EU and China released a joint statement on climate, pledging to deliver 2035 NDCs ahead of COP30. Well, words on paper… but definitely ramping up reputational pressure on EU Member States to settle on new climate targets after summer. www.consilium.europa.eu/de/press/pre...
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🌍⚖️ Sébastien Duyck @duycks.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
🔥 ⚖️ 🌐HAPPENING NOW: Historic #ClimateJustice Ruling being delivered by the 🇺🇳 🧑‍⚖️ International Court of Justice. 🚨This ruling could signal a new dawn for climate law & accountability 📝 🧵 Live thread below with context, summary & analysis 👇 #ClimateJusticeAO #AOLetsGo
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Climate Change Committee @thecccuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Nigel Topping CMG the new Chair of the Committee from 23 July. Read the announcement here ⬇️ www.theccc.org.uk/2025/07/22/n...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
National minimum prices deserve more attention in this context - esp. in DE, the major ETS2 emitter with a rel. high domestic price already in place. A DE top-up would be a fair contribution to emission cuts. More importantly, it could lower ETS2 prices and support the system's political viability.
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Merz warns that corporate car CO2 standards threaten core industrial competences. Quite unfortunate to see the Chancellor reinforces the tale that climate policy leads to deindustrialization - a mindset that itself risks turning Europe into an industrial museum rather than net-zero technology hub.
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Christian Flachsland @chflachsland.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Working paper update 👇
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Sharp synthesis of the 2024 landmark reports by Letta and Draghi and their implications for the EU's economic agenda. Now, the 2028-34 MFF negotiations will test whether the EU truly backs its new competitiveness agenda - with sufficient financial commitment and, crucially, political legitimacy.
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Lucas Guttenberg @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Much more sweeping is the change that the COM has just proposed a massive shift in the shares in the budget away from regional and agricultural policy towards common spending on things like decarbonisation or innovation. This is an important step to match the EU budget and proclaimed EU priorities.
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Lucas Guttenberg @lucasguttenberg.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The Socialists in the EP have leveraged a no-confidence vote put up by the far right to effectively gut a major part of the reform of the EU budget. Stunning development that further imperils the prospect for a major MFF reform. I had hopes that this time would be different. But I was naive. Thread:
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Socialists to support von der Leyen in no-confidence vote after she backs down on EU budget
European Commission president expected to easily survive ― but she has made two major concessions.
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Short 🧵 on the #EU 2040 climate target. Now that some dust has settled, two key questions on the role of #Article6 credits stand out: To what extent will the EU and Member States actually rely on them for cost containment? How will costs and (potential) benefits be distributed?
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
3% int’l credits in the EU’s 2040 climate target would add ~140 MtCO2 (+30% than 90% domestic-only). But implementation details matter: If phased in from 2036-40 and phased out by 2050, int’l credits could even lead to an extra year of EU emissions. www.oeko.de/fileadmin/oe...
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
🧵 Sündenbock Klimapolitik? Klimaschutz wird zuletzt oft für Wettbewerbsverluste, Deindustrialisierung & Wohlstandseinbußen verantwortlich gemacht. In @politischemeinung.bsky.social argumentieren wir: Das ist irreführend. Aus mindestens 3 Gründen führt an einem ehrgeizigen Klimakurs kein Weg vorbei.
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Julius Kölzer @juliusk.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
German Social Democracy is not dead folks
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Zia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
Now free to read: 🚨 Draft 2040 climate target proposal 🚨 Commission to permit international carbon credit use from 2036, limited to 3pp of the 90 percent target. Excludes possibility of using them in EU carbon market. www.politico.eu/article/eu-c...
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Next EU climate target to allow carbon offsets from 2036, draft shows
Controversial international carbon credits won’t be applicable to the EU carbon market, though.
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Pieter de Pous @pieterdepous.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
This is a good read on the high risk approach of VDL to save her green legacy from her own parties hostility and revanchism; if she isn’t going to draw a line soon and be able to enforce it there will be little left of it www.politico.eu/article/ursu...
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Ursula von der Leyen amputates the Green Deal to save its life
Last year’s European election reshaped EU politics. The Commission president must acknowledge a new alternative right-wing majority even as she fights to preserve her signature political achi…
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Yan Qin @yanqin.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
❗ This is BIG news for China #Carbon market 🌟 China released NEW high-level policy (Opinions) to strengthen the national Carbon market - Expand ETS to All sectors and Aviation by 2027 - Absolute Cap for ETS by 2030, starting in 2027 for sectors with steady emissions
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Joeri Rogelj @joerirogelj.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Headlines on international media report on 3 (or 2) years left before we exhaust the 1.5C carbon budget. How did this year’s IGCC estimate of the remaining carbon budget end up with a 74% reduction compared to the latest @IPCC_CH report? A short deeper dive. /1
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Christopher Leisinger @cleisinger.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
The remaining 1.5C carbon budget could be just 130 GtCO2. At 2024 emissions, it will be gone in ca. 3 years. Carbon removals are no longer optional. "Clean up the mess!" isn't just good advice - it's the new imperative of climate policy.
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Christian Flachsland @chflachsland.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
My favorite annual report is out: State & Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 by the World Bank. Some key messages: (1) Carbon pricing systems now cover 28% of global GHG emissions (Chinese ETS expansion to industry added 3bn tCO2e; termination of the Canadian federal fuel charge reduced coverage)
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