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
Reducing emissions not only protects the climate but also strengthens Europe's security. According to a study, less oil consumption in Europe lowers the global market price of fossil fuels – with a direct impact on Russia's war chest.
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In its latest country report, the IEA largely gives the German energy transition a good report card and calls for continuity. There is explicit praise for the amendment to the Building Energy Act, which the CDU/CSU would like to reverse.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The French state is not fulfilling its duty to protect citizens from the effects of climate change: This is what several NGOs and private individuals are saying and filing a lawsuit.
By Alexandra Endres
