Energy crisis could become a win-win situation for climate and the economy
A study retrospectively calculates for 2022, with regard to CO2 emissions and gross domestic product, the loss of Russian gas and oil and ambitious EU-wide demand savings.
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New report reveals “large gap” in carbon dioxide removal needed
CDR from new technologies must increase 1,300-fold by the year 2050. Joint press release of MCC, SWP, University of Oxford, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Carbon dioxide removal should receive additional financial support
A model study co-authored by MCC, and published in the top journal JEEM, explores optimal pricing of positive and negative emissions of the climate gas CO2.
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MCC and Leibniz Institute SAFE explore social impacts of climate policy in the transport sector
A project proposal has won the Leibniz Association's Collaborative Excellence competition and will receive funding for three years from 2023. Edenhofer: “Strategic partnership”.
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MCC presents an “advent calendar of good climate news”
From 1 December onwards, 24 facts and trends that give hope. Edenhofer: “The idea is to show that climate policy and individual climate action are meaningful.”
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Two MCC researchers among the most scientifically influential worldwide
Ottmar Edenhofer and Felix Creutzig have made the renowned list of “Highly Cited Researchers 2022”, compiled by the analytics company Clarivate.
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German Gas Commission's relief concept halves the crisis-related extra costs for private households
MCC study based on consumer expenditure data examines the combination of a one-off payment and a price brake. Edenhofer: “Substantial relief, but not yet socially balanced.”
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MCC co-authors eminent scientific assessment on health and climate change
Max Callaghan and Jan Minx use artificial intelligence to map out the scientific publication landscape for the new edition of the “Lancet Countdown”.
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UN report with MCC involvement warns of 2.8C global heating
There is a large ambition and implementation gap in climate policy, with a turnaround still to come. William Lamb led the chapter on emissions in the UNEP Emissions Gap Report.
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Africa needs country-specific narratives for a clean energy future
A study co-authored by MCC in the top journal Nature Energy analyses the situation in the continent's 54 countries. Focus on Ethiopia, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso.
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To keep the EU united: instead of gas price break, economists suggest a savings bonus
Op-ed in the German weekly “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” shows the way out of the conflict of distribution. A new financial mechanism should help curb consumption.
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MCC advises the German government on cushioning the gas crisis
Group leader Matthias Kalkuhl has now been appointed to a new commission that will develop a concept for relieving the burden on private households and businesses.
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How to secure social peace now, despite gas shortages
MCC calculates the distributional effects of additional costs and possible compensation in Germany, recommending a new relief package for the period to April 2023.
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Fuel price increase plus green vehicles incentives – the best climate policy for road transport
An MCC-led study identifies the success stories to date, taking an innovative approach to policy evaluation. It concludes that climate neutrality is feasible.
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Coal phase-out: new study fuels doubts about “commissionitis”
After the roundtable agreement in Germany, public debate was even more polarized, rather than being pacified, according to big data analysis of comments on Twitter.
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New study sheds light on the core of pro-coal logic
Regional growth effects exceed those of other energy sources for power generation. Climate strategies in the Global South must take this into account.
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MCC is a place for excellent academic education
One example of many: Barbora Sedova's doctoral thesis has now been recognised by the University of Potsdam as the outstanding dissertation of the year 2021.
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Addressing the architecture of global trade in the context of climate
Policymakers should change some rules – and make more use of others. This follows from an agenda paper by experts from twelve countries in the top journal “Science”.
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“Climate, War, and Science”: Edenhofer holds Erich Schneider lecture in Kiel
At the renowned event at Christian Albrechts University, the MCC Director will be painting the big picture on climate policy and geopolitics.
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Saving energy – if not now, when?
In view of the economic consequences of the Ukraine war, the time has come for “demand-side climate solutions”, writes Felix Creutzig in the top journal Nature.
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Climate research now looks at the carbon footprint of artificial intelligence
New study with contributions from MCC introduces a framework for this, and in view of rapid market growth identifies a critical window of opportunity for government action.
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Artur Runge-Metzger strengthens MCC at the interface with politics
The long-time top EU official contributes his knowledge on European climate legislation as a Fellow. Edenhofer: “This reflects a strategic focus.”
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Energy price crisis, possible embargo – how the EU can manage social compensation
Study: households in Hungary, Romania, Italy, and the Czech Republic particularly affected. Transfers increase acceptance to give up Russian gas, on the way to climate transition.
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Why the carbon price should rise despite the energy crisis
A new study shows how climate protection and welfare remain compatible even in the current geopolitical situation: reimbursement of revenues is key.
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Available as a video stream: MCC Policy Dialogue on new IPCC report
What does the new global assessment mean for Germany? We discussed this with federal ministries, industry, consumer and non-governmental organisations (in German).
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What keeps the coal-fired power plants running?
An MCC study based on a high-profile survey explores the specific circumstances that still cause a heavy reliance on this particularly climate-damaging energy source.
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“We must also take new paths in climate protection”
Statements from MCC on the report “Mitigation of Climate Change” published today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, part 3 of the Sixth Assessment Report.
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European Union appoints Edenhofer to Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change
New independent advisory body based on the European Climate Law. “I will be glad to contribute ensuring that it is translated into climate reality.”
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The energy price crisis can be effectively mitigated for private households
Rising costs are unavoidable if Germany wants to break free of its dependence on Russian oil and gas. An MCC study shows how the government can avoid social hardship.
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Study assesses German climate policy in the context of the 1.5 degree target
Saying that the country is on track implies tacit assumptions. Here these are made transparent – by comparing the emissions still expected with the remaining global carbon budget.
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