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Energy experts: 'Germany plays a key role in hydrogen'

Hydrogen plays a decisive role in the transformation of the economy and autonomous energy generation. Kerstin Andreae (BDEW) and Bernd Weber (Epico) expect the new German government to show maximum commitment to a European alliance.

By Experts Table.Briefings

Climate lawsuit against RWE: The role of science

The Hamm Higher Regional Court in Germany will announce a decision in the lawsuit against RWE in April. For two days, the court heard complex technical details – in order to clarify one issue: How serious is the flood risk to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's house in the Peruvian city of Huaraz? The case shows how much climate lawsuits now rely on scientific findings.

By Alexandra Endres

Germany's chemical industry: The difficult path to net zero

The German chemical industry faces a "task of the century": The path to net zero emissions requires large investments and low-carbon substitute raw materials are in short supply and compete with other sectors, as two new studies show. However, the Federation of German Industries also sees opportunities in the climate transition.

By Nico Beckert

Climate target 2045: What the new government must do to meet it

According to official figures, the traffic light coalition has a positive climate balance: The statutory emission reductions of 65% will probably be achieved by 2030. However, for the 2040 and 2045 targets, a new government will have to make a lot of changes, especially in the areas of transport and buildings.

By Bernhard Pötter