Germany: Proposal for biomethane imports from Ukraine
A joint initiative proposes the import of biomethane from Ukraine to Germany. But there are several hurdles.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
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A joint initiative proposes the import of biomethane from Ukraine to Germany. But there are several hurdles.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Environmental and climate organizations and the German trade union IGBCE call on the German government to reform the debt brake. They further demand that the reduction of fossil fuel subsidies and a tax on financial market income must also be put on the agenda.
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By Alexandra Endres
According to an ICCT study, the difference between official and actual CO2 emissions from passenger cars has grown over the last four years. This means that the new EU WLTP test procedure could become less reliable.
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By Nicolas Heronymus
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By Bernhard Pötter
Donald Trump's team has very clear ideas about climate and energy policy for a second term in office: expanding fossil fuels, reversing IRA investments, less power for the federal government and authorities, legal attacks on climate action. However, the trend towards decarbonization continues.
By Redaktion Table