In brief | 11 February '25
PIK: Research institute compiles 85,000 individual studies about climate policy, offering "wealth of evidence"
Over a quarter of studies reviewed from 2020 or later; Potsdam Institute for Cliamte Impact Research shows knowledge distribution and identifies research gaps.
European Commission: EU Commission leader "deeply regrets" US tariffs on European steel, aluminium
Von der Leyen says measure "will not go unanswered," promises "firm and proportionate" response.
Politico: Inside the divided coalition coming for the Green Deal
Intentionally or not, concerned businesses, the ascendant far right and traditional conservatives are coming together to rewrite green rules
The Guardian: UK used electric vehicle sales hit record last year as prices fell
Secondhand market thrived as sales of new EVs also reached highest levels to date.
Bloomberg: BYD is taking its low-ball pricing playbook global in 2025
Chinese carmaker is getting even more aggressive as it looks to sell as many as 6 million vehicles.
Politico: Germany’s far-left party sees membership surge before election
Left’s boost in numbers fuels hope of clearing the 5-percent-threshold to enter parliament.
IEA: Energy sector's share in battery demand rose to above 90% in 2023
Share up from 50 percent in 2016 as market has grown 10x in size.
