According to European Union projections, the Industrial Accelerator Act is expected to cut global CO₂ emissions by 30.6 million tons a year by shifting production to lower-carbon manufacturing in Europe. The greatest savings potential is seen in battery production.
By Manuel Berkel
In April, the first conference on phasing out fossil fuels will be held in Santa Marta on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. The focus will be on practical implementation rather than further negotiations. Between 40 and 80 countries are expected to take part.
By Lisa Kuner
The Commission's proposal for the Industrial Accelerator Act aims to promote public procurement of green technologies in Europe. Think tanks and environmentalists are calling for stricter quotas for climate-friendly products and a steel label.
By Nico Beckert
In the amendment to the Building Enegy Act (GEG), the German Environment Minister is insisting on protection rules for tenants. These would also benefit the climate. Otherwise, he is evasive about the law, which, according to calculations by the Öko-Institut, will greatly widen the climate gap.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Federal Network Agency President Klaus Müller supports the German Economic Ministry’s plans to adjust grid connection rules for renewables. He does not foresee a new gas crisis, but warns of significantly higher gas prices for businesses.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Studies assessing flood risk have systematically underestimated today’s sea levels on average, Dutch researchers have found. The biggest discrepancies appear along coastlines in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
By Kai Schöneberg
Europe’s investment in innovative renewable energies is patchy. While Denmark, Ireland, Italy and Spain are presenting concrete concepts for implementing the EU’s 5% target, Germany is lagging behind.
By Lukas Knigge
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has cut off about one-fifth of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply. Experts warn the resulting price spikes could jeopardize efforts to refill European gas storage ahead of next winter.
By Manuel Berkel
While China is reducing its carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, they are rising in the US, Russia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia – pushing global greenhouse gas emissions slightly higher overall. Methane emissions have also reached a record high.
By Nico Beckert
International emissions credits risk undermining Europe’s climate targets and driving up domestic emissions. At the same time, they could tie up substantial funding that would otherwise support the energy transition.
By Lukas Knigge
