The most recent tender for offshore wind energy in Germany ended without any bids. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche believes financial hurdles are to blame. On Wednesday, Reiche presented a new law aimed at streamlining the approval process.
By Lukas Bayer
The German government's draft bill on geothermal energy is being praised by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) – but also criticized for not doing enough to protect drinking water.
By Kai Schöneberg
The 45-year-old army veteran has been a Trump supporter since his first run for the White House. Now Lee Zeldin is jeopardizing the legal basis for climate action in the USA with his push to repeal the “endangerment findings.”
By Bill Dawson
Due to limited and overpriced accommodation in Belém, pressure is mounting on the COP30 presidency to relocate the climate summit. Delegations from poorer countries see their participation at risk. But Brazil sticks to the conference venue.
By Alexandra Endres
The world's largest coral reef is suffering from global warming. Last year's loss was the largest ever recorded. According to experts, none of the tipping elements in the Earth's system are as acutely endangered as the coral reefs.
By Kai Schöneberg
Without global warming, precipitation would have been 15 percent lower, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution initiative. Around 300 people died in the floods.
By Lukas Bayer
If environmental and climate laws are not simplified, the European Green Deal will be jeopardized, says Dirk Messner, President of the German Environment Agency. The task now is to find lean solutions – and to make greater use of artificial intelligence.
By Marc Winkelmann
BP reports its largest oil discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil. This could provide a significant boost to the British company’s business following its strategic shift away from renewables and renewed focus on fossil fuels.
By Lisa Kuner
More funding for peatland rewetting and forest conversion, a different subsidy policy, more research: In a statement, the Scientific Advisory Board for Natural Climate Protection (WBNK) outlines options for further developing the Action Program for Natural Climate Protection (ANK).
By Alexandra Endres
