Global coal consumption reached a record level in 2024. According to the International Energy Agency, the global coal peak will not be reached until 2027. Demand is particularly high in China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.
By Nico Beckert
With the presentation of their election manifestos, the CDU/CSU, SPD, Green Party and FDP have revealed in detail what policies and measures they have planned for the climate and energy sector. A comparison of the many proposals reveals where cooperation is possible and confrontation is necessary.
By Nico Beckert
Japan plans to cover 40 to 50 percent of its electricity needs from renewable energies and a further 20 percent from nuclear power by 2040. Analysts say the plans are not ambitious enough and are not compatible with the 1.5 degree target.
By Nico Beckert
Have an awkward conversation with your aunt or uncle at Christmas? And if so, how? Is it enough to present studies to refute half-truths? This guest article outlines seven dos and don'ts for dealing with climate skeptics in the family.
By Redaktion Table
The Saudi climate envoy Adel al-Jubeir can look back on a long career in the diplomatic service. The always polite and patient diplomat has the task of adopting the most effective possible blockade stance in climate negotiations through diplomatic channels.
By Redaktion Table
The new environmental magazine "Atmo" will launch in spring 2025. The brains behind it were able to secure the necessary start-up funding.
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Climate action and the energy transition are important issues for the majority of the population. A cross-party majority is also in favor of expanding solar energy.
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Canada wants to reduce its emissions by 45 to 50 percent below 2005 levels as part of the new NDC. The target is not considered very ambitious.
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According to new figures from the country's largest oil company, China's consumption of refined oil has peaked. In 2024, 1.3 percent less was consumed, mainly due to the boom in EVs.
By Nico Beckert
In early November and mid-December, the price of electricity briefly rose sharply. However, this in no way jeopardized the supply of electricity, as the reserve power plants remained offline. The Federal Network Agency is investigating whether power plants were deliberately shut down to cause the price to rise.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
