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Companies that want to benefit from the new industrial power price must invest part of the subsidy in decarbonization efforts. The German Ministry of Economics wants to significantly expand the measures this would include.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German government is applying to the EU Commission to cancel emission allowances from phasing out coal-fired power plants.
By Nico Beckert
An alliance of 24 children’s and youth associations is calling on the German government to introduce a socially just climate action program. A healthy environment is also necessary for children to grow up healthy, they say.
By Kai Schöneberg
In Austria, a funding program for key research and model regions has stalled. The funds for 2025 have not yet been released. And it remains uncertain how much will be disbursed and when. The relevant ministries are keeping a low profile.
By Lukas Bayer
Over 300 agricultural lobbyists are accredited at the COP30 climate conference. The agricultural industry presents itself as a problem solver but is delaying effective action to mitigate climate change.
By Lisa Kuner
A new analysis shows that tripling renewable energy capacity, doubling energy efficiency and reducing methane emissions by 30% could reduce global warming by 0.9 degrees.
By Nico Beckert
Germany has slipped six places in the latest Climate Change Performance Index and only achieves a mediocre rating. Many G20 countries perform even worse.
By Nico Beckert
A third of existing coal capacity could be shut down early, according to a new report by the Coal Transition Commission. In coal-dependent regions, flexible operation could support the phase-out of coal.
By Lukas Bayer
Burnt forests, destroyed buildings: Ukraine has filed a claim for billions from Russia for climate damage — an unprecedented demand.
By Redaktion Table