At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Up to now, companies working for the common good have been excluded from many state subsidies in Germany. This is now changing – with money from the European Social Fund.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Thanks to immense procurement cost reductions, solar systems combined with battery storage systems can generate electricity at ever-lower prices. Along with onshore wind power, they are one of the cheapest sources of electricity in Germany.
By Nico Beckert
EU regulations stipulate that Germany must reduce its emissions by half by 2030 compared to 2005, particularly in the transport and buildings sectors – but it is far from achieving this. Environmental Action Germany has filed a complaint and calls for urgent, immediate measures, including a speed limit.
By Alexandra Endres
The Antarctic is experiencing relatively mild temperatures in the middle of winter. Researchers expect a new record low in sea ice, as the polar regions are the fastest-warming regions in the world.
By Bernhard Pötter
An assessment of voluntary carbon credits shows that around a third of all credits have failed to meet the criteria for a new standard. Only renewable energy projects that would have been implemented without the income from the carbon credits are affected.
By Lukas Bayer
After lengthy deliberations, the Last Generation in Austria announced on Tuesday that it would cease its protests and disband due to a lack of prospects of success. However, the climate protests are not entirely over.
By Lukas Bayer
The southern Amazon rainforest emits more CO2 than it absorbs due to forest damage. The causes of this damage are varied, but according to a study, humans are once again responsible.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to high demand, the Ministry for Economic Affairs is reducing the subsidies for energy consultations. As of Aug. 7, the funding rates are to be reduced from 80 to 50 percent.
By Lukas Bayer
The IPCC plenary is preparing the 7th Assessment Report. The details of the scope and structure of the special report on cities in a changing climate and a methodology report have now been finalized. Meanwhile, NGOs are criticizing the planned report on CCS.
By Bernhard Pötter
