Germany and large parts of Europe are experiencing an extreme heatwave, with temperatures of over 40 degrees, tropical nights, and growing water shortages. Experts see climate change as a key driver of the increasing weather extremes.
By Lisa Kuner
The German government misses the deadline for submitting a climate action plan to the EU. Environmental and social organizations are calling for it to come quickly. They present a five-point paper for a fair climate policy.
By Alexandra Endres
The upcoming Polish Council Presidency will be responsible for negotiating the next EU climate target for 2040. However, the country itself is critical of the Commission's proposal of a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gases. The future of ETS 2 is also still open.
By Lukas Bayer
Nonprofit organizations claim that the national greenhouse gas emission limits of EU countries are unlawful and have sued the European Commission. The court intends to prioritize the case.
By Alexandra Endres
China continues to accelerate the expansion of nuclear energy. The State Council has now approved the construction of eleven new nuclear reactors, the highest number since 2019.
By Nico Beckert
On Wednesday, the Federal Cabinet approved the hydrogen import strategy. A new study shows which corridors could be used to bring hydrogen to Europe and Germany. However, further efforts are needed to achieve this.
By Alina Leimbach
Instead of 1.75 billion euros, the lignite company Leag will receive only 1.2 billion euros for the coal phase-out. The remaining amount depends on future electricity and carbon prices – and on a formula that has apparently not even been worked out yet.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Since the beginning of the year, European shipping has been included in the European emissions trading. Initially, the industry expressed concerns that shipping companies could avoid EU ports and continue to generate emissions unchecked. It has now become apparent that shipping companies are benefiting from the price increases.
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Aluminum is produced using the highly emission-intensive fused-salt electrolysis process. Now, this sector is about to be included in China's emissions trading scheme.
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Europe is ill-prepared for climate risks. Furthermore, there is often no regulation on who is responsible for ensuring that the various sectors become more resilient. The EU Commission now wants to change this.
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