The wildfires in Los Angeles are not only threatening people and homes, but also the entire fire insurance system in California. Companies are canceling contracts, policies are becoming more expensive and the state is being asked to step in. Climate damage is becoming increasingly difficult to insure.
By Bernhard Pötter
EV sales in Germany are still far too low. New figures show just how big the gap is to achieving the government's target. Experts say that politicians' and commentators' negative comments about EVs are one of the reasons for this. The charging infrastructure, on the other hand, is no longer an issue.
By Nico Beckert
The WWF calls for mandatory solar installations on German roofs. According to a legal opinion commissioned by the environmental organization, such a "solar standard" is compatible with the German constitution.
By Nico Beckert
Beena Sharma is working on capturing CO2 from industrial processes and reusing it. She also advocates a stronger role for women in the energy transition. She is convinced that the necessary innovations in renewables are only possible with more diversity.
By Redaktion Table
German revenue from carbon pricing reached a new record level in 2024. However, they were also lower than planned in the national budget.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China plans to build at least 200 gigawatts of new wind and solar power annually. However, there are signs that the country curtails wind and solar parks more frequently than the official data indicates. One reason is the low level of electricity trading between the provinces.
By Nico Beckert
The costs for EEG remuneration were 18.4 billion euros in 2024. This is less than in many previous years, but more than was planned in the budget. Cost savings in other KTF items cover the additional costs.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
All parties present proposals for a new climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to speed up climate action, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to determine how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Bernhard Pötter
Once Donald Trump is sworn in as US President for the second time on Jan. 20, he and his new team plan to radically restructure the country's energy and climate policy: fewer regulations, more fossil fuels, redirection of research and investment funds. But there are also tensions around the cabinet table.
By Isabel Adler
The proportion of discussions on the social network Reddit that revolve around climate change is falling. This is the result of a recent study.
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