The WWF calls for mandatory solar installations on German roofs. According to a legal opinion commissioned by the environmental organization, such a "solar standard" is compatible with the German constitution.
By Nico Beckert
EV sales in Germany are still far too low. New figures show just how big the gap is to achieving the government's target. Experts say that politicians' and commentators' negative comments about EVs are one of the reasons for this. The charging infrastructure, on the other hand, is no longer an issue.
By Nico Beckert
German revenue from carbon pricing reached a new record level in 2024. However, they were also lower than planned in the national budget.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China plans to build at least 200 gigawatts of new wind and solar power annually. However, there are signs that the country curtails wind and solar parks more frequently than the official data indicates. One reason is the low level of electricity trading between the provinces.
By Nico Beckert
The costs for EEG remuneration were 18.4 billion euros in 2024. This is less than in many previous years, but more than was planned in the budget. Cost savings in other KTF items cover the additional costs.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Shortly before the end of his term in office, outgoing POTUS Joe Biden pushed through far-reaching protection of US waters from oil and gas extraction. Trump's transition team describes this as "disgraceful".
By Redaktion Table
The proportion of discussions on the social network Reddit that revolve around climate change is falling. This is the result of a recent study.
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Beyond party politics, the climate must be on the agenda in the German parliamentary election campaign, demands the Climate Journalism Network in an open letter. Disinformation and sensational reporting should be avoided. More than 50 media professionals have already signed the letter.
By Alexandra Endres
Last year, the UK produced more electricity from wind energy than from gas. The country also shut down its last coal-fired power plant.
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Even in 2024, no region of the world was spared extreme weather. Many of them were exacerbated by climate change. A new analysis by the NGO Christian Aid shows which ten events caused the greatest damage.
By Lukas Bayer
