The progress monitor by BDEW and EY certifies that the German government has managed to accelerate the energy transition. However, the report also warns that investment must continue to increase in order to achieve the country's climate targets.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The European Commission is investigating 20 airlines on suspicion of greenwashing. In addition to questionable compensation for their greenhouse gas emissions, other green promises are also under scrutiny.
By Lukas Bayer
A recent survey shows: Concern about the climate is dwindling in Germany, albeit at a high level. Many people consider other problems to be more pressing. Nevertheless, a slight majority would like the EU to take a leading climate policy role.
By Alexandra Endres
From an economic perspective, Commerzbank is back on track. But when it comes to socio-ecological transformation, the situation looks different. Here, the bank failed to meet its own targets.
By Redaktion Table
Raising taxes on the rich would punish prosperity without saving the climate. On the other hand, emissions trading plus climate money is effective, efficient and social at the same time – and therefore ideal for the green transformation.
By Experts Table.Briefings
False information and delaying narratives play a growing role in the EU election campaign. Compared to previous elections, climate disinformation is now much more subtle – making it even more dangerous.
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The Petersberg Climate Dialogue took the temperature of the negotiations in the run-up to COP29. The result: old and new demands for finance, an alliance for better climate plans and, with Azerbaijan, a confident next host. There are still many unanswered questions.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the ministerial meeting in Turin, the G7 countries agreed on a joint coal phase-out by 2035. Storage capacities for renewables could also be massively expanded.
By Lukas Bayer
The Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Agriculture are making around €130 million available for forest owners and local authorities. The money comes from the "Natural Climate Protection Action Program", which was severely cut in January.
By Lukas Bayer
Anyone operating a heat pump need not fear being forced to connect to a new district heating network at a later date. Such a compulsion would be disproportionate in practically all cases and is therefore inadmissible, according to a recent legal opinion.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
