After Shell, BP is also questioning its climate targets for 2030. The oil company wants to scrap them and expand oil production instead. This is BP's response to unsettled investors.
By Lukas Bayer
Thyssenkrupp is considering discontinuing a three-billion-euro decarbonization project. The business plans of the TKSE steel division are currently being reviewed.
By Lukas Bayer
The UK wants to subsidize the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS) with almost 22 billion pounds. Many other countries are pushing ahead with plans for the controversial climate technology. Experts say there are other long-term options for most sectors and environmentalists warn of leaks like those that have recently occurred in the US.
By Nico Beckert
Despite much progress in the energy transition, more and more people are critical of it. Claudia Kemfert argues that communication on the climate and energy transition is failing because fossil fuel players are actively disrupting the debate.
By Experts Table.Briefings
The price increase for the Deutschlandticket could almost halve the climate benefit of the ticket. This is shown by a new study. Many citizens would switch back to their car.
By Nico Beckert
The German Ministry of the Environment has launched a climate adaptation strategy. Various departments have developed "measurable targets" for adaptation to climate change.
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Due to a new transparency regulation, the largest US oil companies have disclosed how much money flows overseas: ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips pay significantly more to foreign countries than to the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
Norway has completed the "Northern Lights" CCS project. Starting next year, it is expected to store up to 1.5 million tons of CO2, including from European industry. However, if the demand is sufficient, it is expected to be able to store larger quantities in the future.
By Nico Beckert
Investment agreements protect fossil fuel companies and their emissions of up to two gigatons of CO₂ equivalent per year. G7 countries bear a special responsibility. They are thwarting their own climate pledges.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Last year, the number of jobs in renewable energies climbed to at least 16.2 million. China is at the top of the list, but there are also significantly more jobs in Germany. However, another solar industry report clouds the outlook.
By Lukas Bayer
