A new study warns of driving bans and car decommissioning if the German government fails to reduce high emissions in the transport sector. The national budget could face high costs beyond 2030.
By Nico Beckert
The CDU and CSU want to continue pursuing the energy transition but make it more cost-effective. A paper adopted by the parliamentary group's executive committee lists several proposals – but not all are realistic.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to the human rights organization Global Witness, at least 196 people were killed worldwide last year because they were working to protect the environment. Most of the murders took place in Colombia. In industrialized countries, the pressure on activists is increasing due to laws and legal proceedings.
By Alexandra Endres
More than 30,000 people took to the streets in South Korea at the weekend to protest against the government's inadequate climate policy. Night-time temperatures have not fallen below 25 degrees for 20 consecutive nights.
By Nico Beckert
The pricing of CO2 emissions is more acceptable if the revenue is redistributed. A new study shows which redistribution models are most popular.
By Nico Beckert
According to China's Environment Minister Huang Runqiu, national emissions trading is to be extended to the steel, cement and aluminum sectors at the end of 2024. However, the design flaws of the previous ETS will be carried over.
By Nico Beckert
Brazil is currently experiencing the worst drought since records began. This causes wildfires to spread more quickly and threatens the power supply in some regions.
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The Federal Ministry of Education and Research's flagship project, H2Mare, for directly producing hydrogen from an offshore wind turbine, has reported initial progress. In the future, green hydrogen could be produced without a grid connection, making it cheaper.
By Lukas Bayer
Sweden's right-wing government wants to scrap the tax on airline tickets from mid-2025. The aim is to increase competitiveness and reduce prices. Environmental associations criticize the plan.
By Lukas Bayer
A new report by investment bank Morgan Stanley predicts high greenhouse gas emissions from data centers in 2030. However, the bank also believes that AI will bring opportunities for decarbonization.
By Lukas Bayer
