Australia's opposition does not want to host the COP31 climate conference next year. Yet, many experts see this as a great opportunity.
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Photovoltaics, wind power, nuclear energy, and the use of electric cars and heat pumps contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions and slowing down the overall increase in emissions, according to IEA figures.
By Lukas Knigge
The trend towards oversubscribed bids for onshore wind turbines is continuing in Germany. The German Federal Network Agency published new figures on Tuesday. The turnaround could see expansion return to the expansion path of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) by early 2026.
By Lukas Bayer
If managed appropriately, solar parks can increase biodiversity and contribute to national and EU-level biodiversity targets. A new study commissioned by the German Association of the New Energy Economy shows what is needed to achieve this.
By Lukas Bayer
The online retailer Amazon promises partner companies "access to high-quality carbon credits." Critics say there is a lack of detailed rules.
By Fabian Löhe
Tripling renewables and doubling energy efficiency: to achieve these two goals agreed upon at COP28 in Dubai, the G20 and other economically large countries need to invest much more, says IRENA. According to the organization, only the movement away from fossil fuels is making progress.
By Bernhard Pötter
A study by the OECD and UNDP contradicts the idea that climate policy costs economic growth. On the contrary: A more ambitious climate policy and more clean investments would bring greater prosperity, more efficiency, less economic damage, and a healthier life.
By Bernhard Pötter
Global energy demand rose significantly last year. The increasing use of air conditioning systems and higher demand for electricity from electric vehicles drove the rise in demand.
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When it comes to the heating transition, pressure is mounting on the next coalition government's negotiators to uphold the Building Energy Act and existing subsidies.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The semiconductor industry is a multi-billion dollar business – and consumes enormous amounts of water and fossil energy. A study has examined the impact on the environment in detail.
By Anna Gauto
