The UN Environment Program (UNEP) warns of eight global changes that are accelerating the climate crisis and species extinction. The consequences: Release of anthrax spores from permafrost with dangers for humans and animals, uninhabitable regions and psychological damage as a result of flooding or forest fires.
By Nico Beckert
Microsoft wants to offset its carbon emissions with credits from a direct air capture (DAC) plant located in Texas and has concluded the largest agreement to date. The catch: The DAC plant is still under construction.
By Nico Beckert
The new British Labour government is providing 8.6 billion euros for the decarbonization of heavy industry with the national wealth fund. Five sectors will be prioritized.
By Lukas Bayer
China did not approve any CO2-intensive steel plants in the first half of 2024. Analysts see this as a potential turnaround. The sector's slow decarbonization could gain momentum.
By Nico Beckert
Small nuclear reactors are considered the green future of nuclear technology. Now, the concept has suffered a severe setback for the second time in six months. And in terms of investment, electricity storage has overtaken the nuclear sector.
By Bernhard Pötter
In 2028, Germany plans to introduce a capacity market for power plants to secure electricity generation against potential issues. As a first step towards this goal, the government has now presented plans to tender new hydrogen-ready gas power plants.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to Oxfam's calculations, only a fraction of climate finance can be considered genuine support for poorer countries. The high proportion of loans at market rates, as noted by the NGO, dilutes official OECD figures. Oxfam calls for reforms in reporting requirements.
By Nico Beckert
Institutional investors from the USA account for 65 percent of investments in companies engaged in fossil energy operations. Deutsche Bank and Allianz are leading among German institutional investors.
By Alex Veit
Despite an increase in registered vehicles, fewer cars are traveling on German highways compared to pre-pandemic levels. Concurrently, the traffic volume of long-distance trains has risen, according to a recent study.
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The new Labour government aims to remove two hurdles hindering the expansion of onshore wind power. Planning regulations introduced under David Cameron in 2015 significantly slowed down the growth of wind power.
By Nico Beckert
