The progress monitor by BDEW and EY certifies that the German government has managed to accelerate the energy transition. However, the report also warns that investment must continue to increase in order to achieve the country's climate targets.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Raising taxes on the rich would punish prosperity without saving the climate. On the other hand, emissions trading plus climate money is effective, efficient and social at the same time – and therefore ideal for the green transformation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
False information and delaying narratives play a growing role in the EU election campaign. Compared to previous elections, climate disinformation is now much more subtle – making it even more dangerous.
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Rewetting moors helps nature conservation and the climate. So far, however, there has been no business model for this. An alliance of researchers, politicians, companies and foundations now wants to change this.
By Bernhard Pötter
Anyone operating a heat pump need not fear being forced to connect to a new district heating network at a later date. Such a compulsion would be disproportionate in practically all cases and is therefore inadmissible, according to a recent legal opinion.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Despite some harsh criticism from experts and environmental organizations, the Climate Protection Act was passed by the Bundestag. Now the associations are considering taking legal action against it. They could decide in May – the probability is high.
By Alexandra Endres
The Petersberg Climate Dialogue took the temperature of the negotiations in the run-up to COP29. The result: old and new demands for finance, an alliance for better climate plans and, with Azerbaijan, a confident next host. There are still many unanswered questions.
By Bernhard Pötter
38 countries are discussing which standards low-carbon industries need to meet, particularly in cement and steel production, and what fair competition could look like. Discussions on this have now begun in the Climate Club under German-Chilean leadership.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the ministerial meeting in Turin, the G7 countries agreed on a joint coal phase-out by 2035. Storage capacities for renewables could also be massively expanded.
By Lukas Bayer
The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture are making around €130 million available for forest owners and local authorities. The money comes from the "Natural Climate Protection Action Program", which was severely cut in January.
By Lukas Bayer
