Climate change is intensifying pressure on insurance companies, as natural disasters become increasingly hazardous and projects like wind and solar parks require insurance. The insurance industry will play a crucial role in the energy transition.
By Redaktion Table
A new study by the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC) calls for federal funding for the Climate and Transformation Fund (CTF). Important funding and investment programs for climate protection would otherwise come to a standstill.
By Fabian Löhe
On Monday, a US judge dismissed a lawsuit by oil giant ExxonMobil against the activist group Arjuna Capital. At ExxonMobil's annual general meeting, the group wanted to persuade the company to do more for the climate – without success.
By Lukas Bayer
Grid data is important for the energy transition. An alliance of science, industry and associations is therefore calling for better access to this data. The Federal Network Agency is open for discussions.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to insiders, India plans to build significantly more coal-fired power plants in 2025 and beyond than in the past.
By Lukas Bayer
The traffic transition is having an impact: As new calculations show, the strong growth in EVs could reduce fuel demand for road traffic as early as 2027.
By Nico Beckert
The EU Commission wants to exempt long-haul flights from the monitoring regulations for non-carbon emissions for two years. Ryanair, Easyjet and Wizz Air consider the move to be "misleading".
By Lukas Knigge
Over 800 coal power plants in developing countries could be profitably shut down and replaced with clean solar energy by 2030, according to a recent report.
By Lukas Bayer
A new study highlights that the EU has been underestimating consumption-based emissions (CBEs) in its climate policies, suggesting that addressing consumption reduction and complex supply chains could be pivotal.
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The CDU (Christian Democratic Union) is stepping back from its sharp criticism of the heating law enacted by the current coalition government. Party leader Friedrich Merz now positions himself as a fan of heat pumps, while Vice Chairman Andreas Jung proposes demands that would not result in significant changes.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
