Russia’s invasion of Ukraine generated 75 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalents last year alone. War-induced landscape fires rose sharply once again. Ukraine now intends to seek compensation for the resulting social cost of carbon.
By Kai Schöneberg
Environmental organizations accuse German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of pursuing the wrong approach with his call to extend free CO₂ allowances. The minister, however, aims to ease the burden on the chemical industry by adjusting the benchmarks that determine their allocation under the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS).
By Lukas Knigge
According to new forecasts, CO₂ storage in the North Sea will be even more expensive than expected. Transport and storage could soon cost EUR 100 to 150 per tonne. The costs are likely to rise further in the future.
By Nico Beckert
A new expert opinion considers the BMWE draft law for the so-called grid package to be contrary to European law. The opinion says it violates EU directives and is not based on objective threshold values.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Plug-in hybrids consume just as much as combustion engines when in use. A new study by the Fraunhofer Institute shows that German manufacturers perform particularly poorly.
By Kai Schöneberg
In their first joint appeal, the climate councils of the federal states see the use of the funds as a “historic opportunity” to dovetail sustainability, climate protection and services of general interest.
By Kai Schöneberg
The European Union’s scientific advisory board warns that, without adequate adaptation, escalating climate risks could “undermine the EU’s economic and social foundations.” The researchers are calling for a more systematic and better coordinated approach to preparedness among member states.
By Alexandra Endres
The Ross Sea could emerge as a key refuge for numerous marine species over the coming century. However, a new study finds that the impacts of climate change in the region are likely to vary significantly by area and season.
By Lisa Kuner
According to the International Energy Agency, battery storage costs have fallen by 40% since 2024. But the boom also has a downside: a high degree of dependence on China.
By Kai Schöneberg
A new study finds that agrivoltaic systems entail substantial additional costs. The authors argue that more cost-effective options are available to secure both energy generation and food production.
By Julia Dahm
