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
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
After a solo move by an Austrian Green Party member, the EU member states voted narrowly in favor of the EU Nature Restoration Law. The goal is to restore 20 percent of land areas by 2030.
By Lukas Bayer
After 100 days, the activists of "Starving Until You Are Honest" ended their hunger strike, citing no shift in climate policy from Olaf Scholz and criticizing the media.
By Fabian Löhe
German municipalities can disregard hydrogen in their heat planning at an early stage. This is the conclusion of a legal opinion commissioned by environmental associations.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The "climate club" for the decarbonization of industry has started its work. Under the German and Chilean presidencies, 38 countries are discussing ways steel and cement can become carbon-neutral. The idea is for the cooperation to positively influence climate talks.
By Bernhard Pötter
A recent report concluded that the number of people without access to electricity is rising again for the first time in a decade. Various factors have contributed to the decline.
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