The UK has approved a large floating wind farm for the first time. The floating turbines are intended to make sea regions with high wind speeds accessible. The project could bring about the commercial breakthrough of this technology.
By Nick Nuttall
The low "Boris" brings extreme weather and major flooding to Eastern Europe. At the same time, climate policy is ignored by most parties in elections in these regions. Adaptation quickly reaches its limits.
By Bernhard Pötter
In an internal audit, the Federal Audit Office criticizes one of the most important climate projects of the traffic light coalition: The federal government is not responsible for natural climate action and there is no review of the targets. The Ministry of the Environment, on the other hand, considers itself responsible and refers to new rules.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new study warns of driving bans and car decommissioning if the German government fails to reduce high emissions in the transport sector. The national budget could face high costs beyond 2030.
By Nico Beckert
A survey of industrial customers shows a high interest in purchasing hydrogen. The extent to which this will actually happen depends on the conversion of the distribution grids – and probably also on the price.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
To ensure a stable power supply, the German government is inviting tenders for gas-fired power plants that will run on hydrogen. Details have now been presented for public feedback from the industry.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The wildfire season in Bolivia and Brazil is particularly destructive this year. The smoke is spreading to neighboring countries and the EU's Copernicus Earth observation program is reporting "exceptionally high" emissions. NGOs call on Brazil's President Lula to step up his climate action efforts.
By Alexandra Endres
The number of climate lawsuits against big oil, gas and coal producers is growing. The aim is for them to compensate for climate damage, refrain from supposedly misleading advertising or reduce their emissions. In Germany, DUH draws a positive interim assessment of its lawsuits.
By Alexandra Endres
As in Saxony, lignite dominates Brandenburg's climate policy. Due to German reunification, emissions have hardly decreased structurally and successes often come from outside. The government has settled on a climate plan that leaves many questions unanswered.
By Bernhard Pötter
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
