Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS has to pay a fine of 25 million euros because it wrongly claimed to be a market leader in the ESG sector. It had previously been fined a similar amount in the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
In 2024, fewer new coal power plants were built worldwide than in any year since 2004. However, new construction still outpaced plant closures. To meet climate goals, OECD countries would need to more than triple their annual shutdowns. Meanwhile, China is building coal plants at its fastest pace in years.
By Nico Beckert
Under President Donald Trump, the USA is increasingly withdrawing from climate protection. In just a few weeks, this has led to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions in investments.
By Carsten Hübner
A speed limit on freeways brings lower CO₂ savings than expected, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and published in the middle of the ongoing coalition negotiations.
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Wind power has largely replaced coal-fired power generation in Finland. When the Salmisaari power plant closes on April 1, the share of coal in the country's electricity mix is set to fall below one percent.
By Alexandra Endres
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
