A legal analysis reveals that postponing the launch of ETS-2 until 2028 violates EU law. This could also affect the legality of future EU legislation.
By Lukas Knigge
Achieving greenhouse gas neutrality by 2045 will require major political effort – including more energy-efficient building renovations, the end of the commuter allowance, and higher taxes on animal products.
By Kai Schöneberg
European grid operators do not see a direct link between the major European blackout and renewable energy. Instead, they say the outage was caused by several interrelated factors.
By Manuel Berkel
Europe still faces major hurdles in decarbonizing its industry. According to a recent report, insufficient grid investment and the slow development of the hydrogen economy are holding back progress. It calls for the Clean Industrial Deal not to be watered down.
By Nico Beckert
The German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) has finalized drafts bills for the grids package and the amendment to the Renewable Energy Act (EEG). The plan to waive compensation for electricity not fed into the grid remains in place. However, the associated costs are far lower than those cited by the minister.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has documented a growing energy imbalance in the Earth system. According to the WMO, more than 91% of the excess energy is stored in the oceans.
By Lisa Kuner
The German Advisory Council on Global Change (WBGU) warns that the risk landscape in Germany and the European Union has grown more complex, It is therefore calling for the concept of “integrated security” in Germany’s National Security Strategy to be broadened. In its view, the German Security Council’s military focus falls short.
By Kai Schöneberg
Within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), a new initiative by the executive committee aims to advance the “climate dialogue.” A public event in Berlin on Tuesday will discuss how the issue – including its social and economic dimensions – should be incorporated into the party’s new platform.
By Bernhard Pötter
The war in Iran highlights the vulnerability of many countries due to their reliance on imported fossil fuels. According to an Ember feature, electric mobility can reduce this dependency and save billions. Asia, in particular, stands to benefit from this.
By Kai Schöneberg
For the time being, the federal government will not be opening a new funding round for the AnpaSo guidelines, which provide funding for initiatives such as green roofs at daycare centers and nursing homes. The Paritätische Gesamtverband is calling for reliable structures.
By Kai Schöneberg
