At the end of this week, Germany's seven lignite-fired units that were allowed to run longer due to the gas crisis will be taken off the grid. They were rarely needed anyway, so in spite of the additional capacity, less lignite was converted into electricity than in previous years.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The green transformation of the German economy requires billions in investment – and the money is there. The government could make it available through higher taxes while simultaneously limiting social conflicts.
By Experts Table.Briefings
After record rainfall, many water reservoirs in Germany have recovered, but the risk remains. Climate researchers are calling for preparations for the next dry period. The German government intends to promote adaptation and examine a new financing model.
By Maximilian Arnhold
Aluminum is produced using the highly emission-intensive fused-salt electrolysis process. Now, this sector is about to be included in China's emissions trading scheme.
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Republican states have filed a lawsuit against the US government for halting the approval of new LNG terminals to reassess their climate impacts. Energy economist Claudia Kemfert says the halt could save the US from stranded assets.
By Lukas Bayer
The tug-of-war over climate financing at COP29 has begun in earnest: The troika consisting of the UAE, Azerbaijan and Brazil is demanding more ambition and money from industrialized countries. The latter reject any obligation to do so under the Paris Agreement.
By Bernhard Pötter
The decarbonization of the European industry will be costly. E3G, Share Action and WWF therefore recommend, among other things, dismantling barriers for consumers who want to invest sustainably and creating more incentives for private investments.
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To what extent do nature-based climate solutions such as afforestation and agricultural measures actually reduce atmospheric CO2 levels? A new study casts doubt on some currently practiced solutions due to significant uncertainties.
By Lukas Bayer
The Ministry of Defense has presented two strategies for dealing with the German Armed Forces' response to the climate crisis. However, details of the implementation are to follow later. Experts criticize the paper for lacking ambition.
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In Schleswig-Holstein, politicians celebrated the groundbreaking of the Northvolt battery factory. However, whether the batteries can be transported in an environmentally friendly manner remains uncertain.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
