While negative headlines about EVs dominate the German headlines, global sales continue to rise significantly.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The current measures of the G7 countries will clearly fall short of their 2030 climate targets. According to a report by the research institute Climate Analytics, they will probably only cut emissions by half of what is needed to meet the 1.5-degree target.
By Lukas Bayer
Last summer, Thomas Heilmann temporarily halted the German Building Energy Act; now, he wants to do the same with the amendment to the Climate Action Act. Because the government's timetable is "unreasonable," he has filed an urgent appeal with the Federal Constitutional Court.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
At the Hannover Messe, Robert Habeck has introduced a label for green steel. The classification is considered an important step towards the decarbonization of the sector.
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The European Court of Auditors has given a sober assessment of the shift away from combustion engines, stating that regulations have so far failed to reduce emissions.
By Markus Grabitz
The coalition factions have submitted an amendment proposal for the Climate Change Act. New provisions, introduced in exchange for removing the binding sectoral targets, remain vague.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The Scottish government scraps the 2030 climate target altogether after an independent advisory body deemed it "no longer credible." Further changes are also planned. Criticism has come from environmental organizations and their coalition partner.
By Lukas Bayer
Germany is among the countries where many people perceive their living costs, jobs and economic growth as threatened by the energy transition. The majority are against paying higher taxes to mitigate climate change, as shown by a recent survey.
By Lukas Bayer
The previous year was one of the warmest years in Europe since records began. There were more days of "extreme heat stress" recorded than ever before. The glaciers in the Alps shrank by ten percent over two years, according to the latest report from the EU's Copernicus climate service.
By Lukas Bayer
One in three EU citizens still consider climate action the most important issue in the June elections. However, poll ratings have plummeted, particularly in Germany.
By Lukas Bayer
