According to a media report, international banks and financial institutions want to participate in the expansion of nuclear power. Around 30 countries are relying on low-carbon electricity for their climate action plans. At the same time, the Harrisburg nuclear power plant in the USA, which went out of control with a core meltdown in 1979, is to supply electricity again.
By Bernhard Pötter
Climate policy plays an important role in the background at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City. The expansion of renewables and financial issues are particularly important in preparation for COP29.
By Bernhard Pötter
Vietnam releases a climate activist from prison ahead of the UN General Assembly. However, many other activists are still in prison in the Asian country.
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The automotive industry has long been pushing for an earlier review of the EU fleet limits. At the car summit, it has now received support from the Minister for Economic Affairs. There is to be no new purchase premium.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The "Planetary Health Check" of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is intended to determine annual budgets for all nine planetary boundaries – similar to the CO2 budget. This results in scenarios for politics and business to stay within safe limits. And he warns that a seventh limit will soon be exceeded with ocean acidification.
By Lukas Bayer
A survey shows that the heat planning prescribed by the federal government poses major challenges, especially for small municipalities. Financially, however, it should be manageable.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many German companies remain committed to the energy transition despite high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. However, they demand clear framework conditions and lower energy prices to ensure that the transition can succeed sooner and prevent a loss of competitiveness. This is the result of a survey of 550 production companies.
By Lukas Bayer
In a global comparison of innovation successes, Germany slipped from 10th to 12th place. However, this is not the case with sustainability – where Germany ranks third.
By Bernhard Pötter
The latest tender for onshore wind turbines in Germany saw record participation. The required target of 2.5 gigawatts per quarter was exceeded for the first time.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
"MappingZero" is a new tool that compares different paths to net zero emissions in Germany and shows which instrument could reduce greenhouse gas emissions the most. Strict emissions trading performs particularly well.
By Alexandra Endres
