In its NDC, Norway plans to reduce emissions by 70 to 75 percent by 2035 – but does not specify how much of this is to be achieved in Norway and how much abroad. The government continues to rely on the domestic gas and oil industry and CCS projects – and promises money for rainforests.
By Alexander Karasek
In response to the fact that the CDU/CSU and SPD split climate action between the Environment and Economics Ministries in the coalition agreement, experts are calling for better coordination. Climate should play a role in the Chancellery.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate action will likely play a much smaller role in the next German government than under the previous one. This is suggested by the coalition contract, the distribution of responsibilities, and the minimal mention of this topic. While climate action will return to the Ministry of the Environment (SPD), the energy agenda will remain in the CDU-led Ministry of Economic Affairs.
By Bernhard Pötter
US President Donald Trump has ushered in a coal revival for his country – and wrongly cited Germany as a positive example. On Tuesday, Trump signed an executive order to heavily subsidize coal as an energy source. Ministries and authorities are instructed to repeal all measures diverting the country from coal production.
By Lukas Bayer
Shortly before the IMO negotiations concerning climate protection measures in global shipping were supposed to be concluded, the US disrupted the talks. It withdrew and threatened retaliation against all countries that did not comply.
By Alexandra Endres
According to the coalition contract, the Christian Democrats/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) and Social Democrats (SPD) are essentially continuing the course of the previous government. However, the new coalition wants to place greater emphasis on market instruments, the reduction of bureaucracy and technical solutions such as CCS.
By Bernhard Pötter
The realignment of US trade policy is damaging the fight against global warming: uncertainty and crises mean less investment in climate action and the greentech industry is suffering. One particularly dangerous aspect of the tariff conflict has hardly been discussed so far.
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According to surveys, interest in electric cars is growing again in Germany. Range, charging networks and high prices are perceived as less problematic. The trend reversal can already be seen in new car registrations.
By Fritz Vorholz
The plans of several large power utilities to expand their gas supply are jeopardizing the energy transition in Europe. Instead of credible transformation plans, utilities such as RWE and Enel are setting themselves net-zero targets between 2040 and 2050 – too late to comply with the Paris Agreement.
By Lukas Bayer
Only limited quantities of CO2 can be stored under the North Sea, so researchers recommend storage only for certain emissions.
By Lukas Knigge
