The VDA has formulated its position on the regulation of commercial vehicles. The review of CO₂ fleet legislation should therefore come “as soon as possible,” i.e. before 2027.
By Markus Grabitz
The political battle over the Building Energy Act is heating up. A lobby association claims that the GEG reform has increased CO₂ emissions are based on a false interpretation of official figures, while the heating association presents a distorted picture of the industry’s situation. A fact check.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Get to know the “Top 100 of the Table 2025”: the 100 key movers and shakers on the climate scene. Selected by the Climate.Table editorial team in ten categories, from politics, companies, consulting, administration, associations, think tanks to foundations, science, NGOs and society.
By Redaktion Table
Climate-induced migration is rising and a lack of structures is jeopardizing human security. Experts are therefore urging countries to develop resettlement plans at an early stage and create financing options.
By Lisa Kuner
Thailand is planning to introduce an emissions trading system and new carbon taxes. The cabinet proposal still has to be approved by parliament and a start date is not yet known.
By Lukas Bayer
EU plans for the electrification of company car fleets could contribute to a sales boom for European car manufacturers. According to a T&E study, German manufacturers in particular would benefit from the Europe-wide regulations.
By Lukas Knigge
There are plans for 279 new LNG projects worldwide that could generate ten billion tons of CO₂ by 2030. Despite a COP decision to move away from fossil fuels, fossil fuel infrastructure continues to be expanded.
By Bernhard Pötter
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research has withdrawn its Nature study on climate damage and plans to resubmit it. Critics had pointed out errors in the economic data from Uzbekistan. However, its findings remain largely unchanged.
By Lukas Bayer
The dominance of the People’s Republic in this booming sector is increasingly becoming a threat to Germany and Europe. A study by the Ariadne Project identifies ways to reverse this trend.
By Kai Schöneberg