How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Over two billion people around the world cook with dirty fuels. This leads to deaths and high carbon emissions. A summit in Paris pledged financial resources to tackle the problem in Africa.
By Fabian Löhe
The rapid construction of a core network is a prerequisite for ramping up Germany's hydrogen market. However, the Federal Network Agency's application deadline is likely to be postponed, and investors are still deciding whether to get on board.
By Lukas Bayer
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Australia's government wants to use 23 billion Australian dollars to promote the future markets of renewables, hydrogen and green raw materials and present itself as a green country. However, fossil fuels remain the main focus and climate financing remains low.
By Bernhard Pötter
A Belgian company is to support the DR Congo's state mining company in the utilization of germanium. The agreement follows Congolese discontent over an EU agreement with Rwanda.
By Arne Schütte
The transition in heating presents municipalities with enormous challenges, says Kiel's Mayor Ulf Kämpfer. In an interview with Table.Briefings, he explains why Kiel is pursuing a more ambitious path than other municipalities, why high speed isn't always helpful, and where the necessary billions for network expansion could come from.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
For Germany's transportation to roll climate-neutrally by 2045, swift investments are economically advantageous. Further delay risks the premature decommissioning of functional combustion engine vehicles.
By Alex Veit
If India and China were to pay compensation for a future coal phase-out similar to Western countries, the two largest coal consumers would face costs in the trillions.
By Nico Beckert
The new forest condition survey for 2023 reveals a poor state of the forest – only every fifth tree is healthy. Here's why climate change is to blame for this situation.
By Fabian Löhe
