A work in progress: the transition to renewable energy – conference report Ecological modernization is the key to a just society of the future. The core project of such a modernization is the transformation of the energy system - as it was discussed at the conference "Work in Progress: Energy Transition". By Hanna Gersmann
Poland’s approach to the Paris COP Poland is a major coal producer. Miners there are well organised and have strong political leverage. There is a big question mark over how the new government want to approach EU climate policy. An analysis. By Tobiasz Adamczewski
India: Rich in coal but poor in energy Coal is an important part of India’s energy mix. Local production is not enough: strong demand is attracting imports from Australia and elsewhere. However, India has huge potential for renewable energy. By Axel Harneit-Sievers
Russia: The land without doubt or debate Coal is one of the dirtiest industries in Russia. Apart from hydropower, renewable energy is practically non-existent. Civil society groups that might push for more sustainable sources of power are few and far between. By Vladimir Slivyak
