The UK is not on track with the expansion of renewables and wants to extend subsidies for green energy. Plans for a sustainable investment taxonomy have been halted. There is also criticism of the high subsidies for CCS.
By Nico Beckert
More money for marine conservation: A new fund from the German Federal Environmental Foundation is intended to promote nature conservation projects and the ecological expansion of maritime infrastructure.
By Kai Schöneberg
Will the EU form a new climate axis with China after the US withdrawal? The chances of a breakthrough before the summit are slim. But there are many areas in which closer cooperation would be in both parties' interests.
By Lukas Knigge, Nico Beckert, Bernhard Pötter
In addition to the emissions report for the past year, the German Environment Agency also celebrated the 20th anniversary of the ETS on Wednesday. The emissions reductions since its introduction paint a clear picture.
By Lukas Knigge
Germany continues to expand its renewable energy capacity. Nevertheless, generation fell in the first half of the year due to poor weather conditions for wind and hydropower.
By Lukas Bayer
Few have realized: Armament alone is not enough to preserve freedom, democracy and peace. Phasing out fossil fuels is not only essential for climate action, but also for our security.
By Felix Ekardt
The ambassadors of the EU member states have discussed the Commission's proposal for the 2040 climate target for the first time. The Danish Council Presidency also presented its timetable.
By Lukas Knigge
Andreas Bett, director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) in Freiburg, warns of a “painful reckoning” from cuts in research spending. He knows and respects the political process but views the debate over the “heating law” with dismay.
By Horand Knaup
The Chancellor promises three-quarters of the planned electricity price reduction, but also includes the gas price. The Minister for Economic Affairs, on the other hand, announces electricity price cuts that only a few already privileged customers will experience.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
With the current flood disaster in Texas, the authorities fear the next rainfall. In the last twelve months, floods, fires and heatwaves have shown just how much influence the climate already has on the weather.
By Bernhard Pötter
