Many politicians continue to use highly climate-damaging official vehicles, as highlighted by an analysis conducted by the German Environmental Aid (DUH). Particularly, FDP ministers and the state leaders of North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin perform poorly in this regard. However, there is an uptick in the use of electric vehicles.
By Nico Beckert
According to a media report, the US government is considering a carbon price to protect the domestic industry from emissions-intensive imports. Climate envoy John Podesta said it was one of several options.
By Alexandra Endres
Solar energy is an essential pillar of the European energy transition. However, there are not enough qualified specialists. To solve this problem, the EU Commission launched the European Solar Academy. But the industry expects more.
By Carsten Hübner
So far, the expansion of solar power in Germany has been particularly successful. According to an interim assessment by the Federal Network Agency, the expansion of onshore wind power is also picking up momentum – more than ever since 2017.
By Bernhard Pötter
The effects of rising carbon dioxide levels have probably been underestimated so far. A recent study warns of significantly higher temperatures than the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) indicates in its models.
By Lukas Bayer
The US government halted approvals for new LNG export terminals in January in order to assess their impact on the climate, economy and safety. A court ruling has now overturned the moratorium. However, the White House can appeal the decision.
By Alexandra Endres
On Monday, Hungary takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Budapest will therefore also be responsible for the EU's climate and environmental policy. Hungary's presidency will also take place in the shadow of the US elections.
By Lukas Knigge
Although the forest fire season has not yet officially begun, record areas are currently burning in the world's largest tropical wetland. Low water levels and drought are helping the fires to spread particularly well.
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The Federal Transport Infrastructure Plan 2030 is outdated in parts, writes the Forum Ökologisch-Soziale Marktwirtschaft (FÖS), and implementing it in full is "completely unrealistic". The FÖS is calling for a reassessment – for the good of the climate and the federal budget.
By Alexandra Endres
Atmosfair produces almost climate-neutral kerosene based on electricity for the first time. A tiny but important step on the way to climate-friendly flying.
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