China's provinces are hindering the decarbonization of the steel sector. The People's Republic is lagging far behind its international competitors. A new study shows the need for action for the next five-year plan.
By Nico Beckert
China has approved the construction of a mega dam in Tibet. The project is expected to generate three times as much electricity annually as the Three Gorges Dam. Neighboring countries and environmentalists are warning of the consequences.
By Nico Beckert
Extreme weather events such as droughts, heatwaves, and heavy rainfall are causing prices for staple foods to rise. According to a recent study, this could have far-reaching consequences.
By Lisa Kuner
At the G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Durban, South Africa, climate finance played a much smaller role than in previous years. Germany’s recent funding cuts also drew little apparent criticism.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
In a letter to Katherina Reiche, SPD energy expert Nina Scheer criticizes that the terms of reference for the analysis, which is central to the further expansion of renewable energies, deviate from the coalition agreement on key issues.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The political economist previously worked for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Tbilisi, Kyiv, and Berlin. Now, Julia Bläsius heads the Germany team at Agora Energiewende. Her goal: a socially just decarbonization of the economy.
By Kai Schöneberg
India added more renewables in the first half of 2025 than ever before. However, a "real energy transition" has not yet been initiated, say analysts.
By Nico Beckert
Phlair, a German startup, wants to filter CO₂ out of the atmosphere using a new, energy-saving approach and build a DAC plant in Canada for this purpose. However, it's unclear whether the process would have a chance in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
The market for power-to-X fuels lacks investment security and stable demand. Governments should take a more active role in supporting market ramp-up, Agora Verkehrswende argues. Without such support, PtX will remain a niche phenomenon.
By Wiebke Zimmer, Leon Berks
With its new 2028–2034 budget, the European Commission plans to allocate EUR 700 billion for climate action and environmental protection. But individual measures will face tougher odds – partly due to a win for nuclear energy advocates.
By Manuel Berkel, Lukas Knigge
