The Federal Environment Agency has quantified the follow-up costs of CO₂ emissions and underscored their significance for the economy and society. The estimates vary depending on how the interests of current and future generations are weighted.
By Lukas Knigge
The extreme rainfall in Spain, Portugal and Morocco at the beginning of the year was 11% more intense as a result of climate change. Daily peak rainfall was even 30% more severe, according to an analysis by World Weather Attribution (WWA). Nearly 50 people died in the floods.
By Lukas Bayer
At this turning point in history, the EU needs a comprehensive strategy for security, prosperity, and independence. Decarbonization and climate protection are effective levers for achieving this. Europe must move forward with determination.
By Jennifer Morgan
According to a study, the new EU minimum standards for fossil fuel investments differentiate higher-quality products. However, many providers continue to market their funds using appealing terminology.
By Kai Schöneberg
Fragmented CO₂ pricing in the European Union could be improved to support more efficient climate policy. Experts call for greater harmonization, arguing that the direct exchange of emission allowances could lower prices and allocate resources more effectively.
By Lukas Knigge
The German government intends to amend the rules governing associations’ right to bring legal action. Environmental organizations argue that the proposed changes would jeopardize their right to bring legal action and thereby nature conservation and climate action.
By Alexandra Endres
Legal experts express caution about the planned reform of the Building Energy Act. Their assessment could lend support to potential constitutional complaints against the federal government on climate grounds. European Union law may also pose obstacles to the government’s plans.
By Alexandra Endres and Manuel Berkel
Fragmented carbon pricing in the EU is an obstacle to efficient climate actions measures. Experts are calling for greater harmonization, which could reduce prices and better distribute resources through the direct exchange of emission rights.
By Lukas Knigge
After a long dispute, the CDU/CSU and SPD have largely agreed on the key points of the GEG reform. The CDU/CSU seems to have prevailed with its demand to abolish the 65% rule for renewable heating energy. Instead, a green gas quota is to be introduced.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt and Nico Beckert
