Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
The southern Amazon rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs due to forest damage. The causes of this damage are varied, but according to a study, humans are once again responsible.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to high demand, the Ministry for Economic Affairs is reducing the subsidies for energy consultations. As of Aug. 7, the funding rates are to be reduced from 80 to 50 percent.
By Lukas Bayer
What really helps in the fight against global warming, and what doesn't? In a new section, the website klimafakten.de provides an overview of frequently debated climate policy instruments. It is based on IPCC reports and other scientific studies.
By Alexandra Endres
The IPCC plenary is preparing the 7th Assessment Report. The details of the scope and structure of the special report on cities in a changing climate and a methodology report have now been finalized. Meanwhile, NGOs are criticizing the planned report on CCS.
By Bernhard Pötter
Unlike China, Western countries do not primarily pursue their own economic interests when lending to African countries. This is the conclusion of a new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.
By Arne Schütte
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to amend the district heating ordinance. This will benefit both customers and providers.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Storms, floods, hurricanes: In the long term, extreme weather conditions favored by climate change cause ever-higher damages – and thus higher costs for insurance companies. This is the conclusion of Munich Re's half-year results.
By Alexandra Endres
