Temperatures are rising as a result of climate change – with effects on the soil quality of fields. A study shows worrying data on toxic metals in the soil.
By Redaktion Table
The EU fleet limit values have been the subject of heated debate for some time. Now follows an initiative from France.
By Redaktion Table
French Industry Minister Marc Ferracci is calling for a purchase premium for EVs that favors European manufacturers. He has also floated the idea of a European initiative for the electrification of commercial vehicle fleets.
By Redaktion Table
The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku starts in a week, and the question of the fossil fuel industry representatives’ influence will inevitably arise. The EU also recently had fossil fuel lobbyists on its guest list.
By Lukas Knigge
The war in Ukraine has revealed a dependency on Russian gas that the EU wanted to overcome quickly. The member states now appear to be well prepared for the coming winter.
By Redaktion Table
According to a Fraunhofer study, electric vehicle batteries could make stationary electricity storage systems almost superfluous. In Germany alone, this could save €8.4 billion per year by 2040.
By Carsten Hübner
The European Environment Agency reports a historic decline in greenhouse gas emissions last year. The main driver was the energy sector, while transportation and agriculture stagnated.
By Alex Veit
If nitrous oxide emissions continue to rise, the goals of the Paris Agreement will be out of reach. A comprehensive report warns of this.
By Lukas Bayer
The investigation launched against Temu focuses on the sale of illegal products, the potentially addictive design of the platform, the recommendation algorithms and access to data for researchers.
By Corinna Visser
19 European business associations have presented a position paper on competitiveness. It is striking that neither France nor southern European associations are included.
By Marc Winkelmann
