Leading CDU/CSU politicians question future funding of the national railway ticket, but are divided over the solutions. The SPD and Greens call for a permanent funding commitment, mainly from the federal government.
By Alexandra Endres
Many climate scenarios are based on the assumption that billions of tons of CO2 will be reduced through "climate plantations" in order to meet the 1.5-degree limit. However, a new PIK study concludes that this is not feasible considering planetary boundaries.
By Lukas Bayer
The next German government must accelerate hydrogen supply to the German economy. Import pipelines are already experiencing delays and production in partner countries has not yet been ramped up. Experts hold politicians to be particularly responsible for promoting pipeline expansion and securing demand.
By Nico Beckert
As a climate activist, Kathrin Henneberger was elected to the German Bundestag for Alliance 90/The Greens in the last election. Looking back, she talks about her astonishing successes, the lessons she learned, her disappointments, and her role as an activist and an MP. And how she experiences parliament as patriarchal.
By Bernhard Pötter
In the TV debate, Friedrich Merz announces a climate money of EUR 200 per month. This sum would be realistic per year at best – and even then only if the entire CO2 revenue were used for this. However, this contradicts the CDU's election manifesto.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China wants to promote renewable energies more strongly in the future through compensation payments instead of subsidies. The People's Republic is thus pushing ahead with the liberalization of the electricity market. A regulation on the construction of energy storage systems has been relaxed.
By Nico Beckert
Health is neglected in many NDCs. This is the conclusion of a recent report.
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The Petersberg Climate Dialogue in preparation for COP30 will take place on March 25 and 26 in Berlin. The topics of the conference are the climate plans (NDCs) of the countries and the details of the financial target of COP29 in Baku.
By Bernhard Pötter
In its national climate target (NDC) for 2035, Switzerland is increasingly focusing on reducing emissions abroad. Up to a third of emissions could be offset under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement instead of being saved domestically. This could in turn delay necessary investments and violate Switzerland's climate action law.
By Lukas Bayer
Mexico has presented a plan for the comprehensive expansion of electricity capacities. This includes large-scale renewable energy projects.
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