Renewable energy is growing rapidly worldwide. However, neither their capacity nor the investments made are sufficient to meet climate goals. This is lamented in the new annual report from the Renewable Energy Network REN21. Besides high capital costs, it also cites other problems.
By Bernhard Pötter
Due to climate change, there is an increasing occurrence of heatwaves that move more slowly, last longer and affect larger areas than they would without it. The most significant changes are observed in Europe and Asia, as a new study reveals.
By Lukas Bayer
Brazil and Colombia are better at protecting their rainforests than in previous years, but globally, deforestation in the tropics remains high, according to new data.
By Alexandra Endres
The UN Climate Secretariat is being assigned more and more tasks by its member states. However, there's a huge deficit in the budget. This is mainly due to most countries not paying their contributions. The statistics show who's holding back.
By Bernhard Pötter
The oil giant Shell is appealing a 2021 ruling in The Hague stating that it must reduce its emissions by 45 percent by 2030. The argument: Responsibility lies with policymakers, not the judiciary. A decision on this significant matter is expected in the fall.
By Alexandra Endres
Within Europe, Germany plays a leading role in climate-friendly technology, according to a new database. However, in the global comparison, China is pulling further ahead.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Data shows that Germany is increasingly importing natural gas from the United States, where it is often extracted through fracking. The method is considered environmentally harmful and poses health risks.
By Carsten Hübner
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
Tobias Bischof-Niemz is set to become a new board member of the energy company Enertrag. The engineer will be responsible for implementing a large-scale hydrogen project in Namibia, which has been identified as a strategic project by the German government.
By Alex Veit
Ahead of the next EU Commission, the DUH (German Environmental Aid) and the green-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation present proposals for achieving 100 percent renewable energy: more ambitious EU targets, faster expansion, better grids, increased flexibility and greater involvement of local authorities.
By Bernhard Pötter
