Orientation for a global coal phase-out
Four-fifths of this kind of fuel is burned in 15 countries. A large research work now compiles 15 comparable case studies, showing the dependencies and ways out.
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Policymakers must now address the issue of carbon removals
An new study highlights the innovation gap, and the need for regulation. It was commissioned by the German government's Science Platform Climate Protection.
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MCC experts in charge of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's Sixth Assessment Report
After eight years, the IPCC's next major review of climate policy is now taking shape. Two group leaders from our institute are coordinating chapters on important topics.
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Policymakers need real-time evidence to address global crises
There are already approaches for Corona – soon also for climate policy? An article in the top journal "Nature" describes the road to a new level of research synthesis.
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How humanity can accomplish a just climate transition
The principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities" and "global net zero emissions": a study shows there are several ways forward, but all entail risks of unfairness.
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MCC researcher Jan Steckel appointed professor
Germany's first chair of climate and development economics in Cottbus. Institute Director Ottmar Edenhofer: this is a milestone in our cooperation with universities.
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Climate protection and poverty reduction are well compatible
Advanced research on optimal policy: if the state enforces carbon pricing, it does not have to be at the expense of those with lower incomes; they can even benefit.
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Even the best implement too little climate action
Worldwide, only 24 countries might be called a frontrunner – and the minimum necessary reduction in annual emissions, 4 percent per year, has so far been achieved almost nowhere.
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Quality of life increases when we live, eat and travel energy-efficiently
In a comprehensive research project a global team of experts explores the connection between "demand-side climate solutions" and "human well-being".
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Momentum on global coal phase-out
Promising announcements before, and at, the world climate conference in Glasgow. Policy briefs on perspectives in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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The German donors' association “Stifterverband” honours Ottmar Edenhofer
The MCC Director receives the "Arthur Burckhardt Prize 2021" as a "pioneer and expert in the field of carbon pricing".
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Dumping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere: the past decade beats many records
Showing highs for all climate killers and all sectors, an MCC-led project provides policymakers with the most comprehensive overview of global greenhouse gas emissions to date.
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Filtering a tonne of CO2 from the air burns a thousand kilowatt-hours of energy
Study provides first complete life-cycle analysis on resource consumption of "direct air capture". Such plants could efficiently contribute to climate protection.
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Climate transition needs backing from central banks
An MCC-led model study explores how to prevent inflation risks and perilous outcomes in financial markets due to the phasing-out of coal, oil, and gas.
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How to socially balance carbon pricing in Europe
An MCC-led study calculates the cost burden for individual private households. It shows that the EU Commission is on the right track with its policy of targeted financial support.
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At least 85 percent of world’s population impacted by climate change
New analysis of more than 100,000 scientific studies. Joint press release of MCC and Climate Analytics.
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“Making the transformation cost-effective and suitable for the masses”
A very fundamental conversation about climate protection, political culture, and the economy: by MCC Secretary General Brigitte Knopf and Eric Gujer, head of the “Neue Zürcher Zeitung”.
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Making climate policy work in Asia
MCC provides a starting point for tailor-made carbon pricing with social compensation: it calculates the impact for eight important emerging economies.
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MCC aligns Carbon Clock with new IPCC figures
Methodological advancements in the Sixth Assessment Report: the remaining budget for emissions is slightly larger than previously calculated. But climate impacts even more serious.
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How governments can incentivise climate protection at home
An MCC-led study sheds light on the impact of various policy instruments on everyday lifestyles. It deals with savings of 350 million tonnes of CO2 per year worldwide.
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“This is a historic policy plan for Europe, commensurate with the scale of the challenge”
Statement by MCC Secretary General Brigitte Knopf on the legislative proposals presented today to implement the new EU climate targets and the Green Deal.
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Condensing the worldwide state of knowledge on “Climate and Health” from 16,000 studies
A project with MCC participation for the UK Foreign Office. Large research gaps on co-benefits and trade-offs still to be filled. Further research with focus on the Global South.
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The trends we need to reverse to stop global heating
Freight services, floor space, meat consumption: a new MCC-led study describes the various drivers of greenhouse gas emissions more comprehensively and precisely than ever before.
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Smart transfer rules can strengthen EU climate policy
Brussels sets ambitious targets with the European Green Deal, so how can we ensure that all member states go along with them? An economic study on decision-making in groups of states gives us clues.
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Higher fuel price plus per capita refund: the fairest way of climate protection in transport
An MCC-led study shows that most people would actually benefit. A representative sample of 156,000 German households was used to examine five policy alternatives.
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Heat stress due to climate: today's hotspots and the outlook for the future
MCC uses the example of hospital admissions of the elderly in Germany to show the importance of tackling the climate crisis, with an analysis for all 8,000 postcode areas.
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Cleaning up emissions from our atmosphere
The issue of "negative emissions" is moving up the agenda, and governments are setting concrete goals. MCC provides an overview of the state of knowledge.
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Four popular misconceptions about carbon pricing
MCC refutes errors in the current climate policy debate. The “Spiegel" reports on it in detail, and warns against thrashing out the issue in the Bundestag election campaign.
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Great potential for ecological tax reform in Germany
Consistent pricing of environmental and health damage would mobilise hundreds of billions of euros. Analysis of the energy transition project Ariadne with participation of the MCC.
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MCC group leader Sabine Fuss elected to the European Academy of Sciences
This prestigious association promotes excellence in science and technology as a driver for human wellbeing. It has 700 members world-wide, and more than 30 Nobel laureates.
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