Australia's opposition does not want to host the COP31 climate conference next year. Yet, many experts see this as a great opportunity.
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The ruling against Greenpeace in the United States is representative of a trend: Fossil fuel companies are using so-called SLAPP lawsuits to silence people and organizations committed to climate change mitigation. Anti-slapp rules such as those of the EU could help – provided they are implemented effectively.
By Alexandra Endres
With Brazil, an ambitious presidency is taking over the next COP. Although there are hardly any critical formal decisions to be made, COP President-designate André Corrêa do Lago wants to achieve a "turning point" in implementing climate targets – by reforming the system.
By Bernhard Pötter
Photovoltaics, wind power, nuclear energy, and the use of electric cars and heat pumps contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions and slowing down the overall increase in emissions, according to IEA figures.
By Lukas Knigge
The trend towards oversubscribed bids for onshore wind turbines is continuing in Germany. The German Federal Network Agency published new figures on Tuesday. The turnaround could see expansion return to the expansion path of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) by early 2026.
By Lukas Bayer
If managed appropriately, solar parks can increase biodiversity and contribute to national and EU-level biodiversity targets. A new study commissioned by the German Association of the New Energy Economy shows what is needed to achieve this.
By Lukas Bayer
To achieve the German and European climate targets, regulations actually need to be tightened. However, the coalition papers from the ongoing government talks contain a number of announcements to soften climate action measures.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The new German government plans to massively expand climate-damaging gas-fired power plants to ensure a reliable supply and stabilize electricity prices. However, the shifting global situation requires a resilient power grid. However, amid a new global situation, Germany's security requires a resilient power grid – renewable energies combined with storage and a reform of the electricity system instead of subsidizing expensive natural gas.
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The CDU/CSU and SPD negotiators have formulated their joint and opposing ideas on energy and climate. They are still far apart on many critical points. However, important decisions on climate are also being made in the working group on foreign and development policy.
By Bernhard Pötter
At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, the Brazilian presidency wants to present its plans and ideas for a successful COP30. The pressing issues are financing, NDCs, the US withdrawal and the lack of hotel beds. And the German government as host is a lame duck.
By Bernhard Pötter
