Baden-Württemberg challenges the proposed split of Germany's electricity bidding zone, advocating for alternative solutions to address grid bottlenecks and market inefficiencies. A new report recommends exploring regional remuneration for renewable energies, investment in hydrogen production, and capacity mechanisms for controllable power plants before considering a zone division.
By Manuel Berkel
The "Planetary Health Check" of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is intended to determine annual budgets for all nine planetary boundaries – similar to the CO2 budget. This results in scenarios for politics and business to stay within safe limits. And he warns that a seventh limit will soon be exceeded with ocean acidification.
By Lukas Bayer
The European Court of Auditors has found considerable shortcomings in EU funding for the organic sector. The auditors call for a more holistic approach.
By Julia Dahm
The automotive industry has long been pushing for an earlier review of the EU fleet limits. At the car summit, it has now received support from the Minister for Economic Affairs. There is to be no new purchase premium.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Climate policy plays an important role in the background at the 79th UN General Assembly in New York City. The expansion of renewables and financial issues are particularly important in preparation for COP29.
By Bernhard Pötter
According to a media report, international banks and financial institutions want to participate in the expansion of nuclear power. Around 30 countries are relying on low-carbon electricity for their climate action plans. At the same time, the Harrisburg nuclear power plant in the USA, which went out of control with a core meltdown in 1979, is to supply electricity again.
By Bernhard Pötter
Vietnam releases a climate activist from prison ahead of the UN General Assembly. However, many other activists are still in prison in the Asian country.
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Ten years ago, Uyghur economist Ilham Tohti was sentenced to life in prison. A verdict that, according to Human Rights Watch, has "no basis in reality." The EU reiterates its call for his immediate release.
By Marcel Grzanna
A recent study by the Australian Lowy Institute shows that the USA is still the most influential power in Asia. It is followed by China, which is catching up fast, particularly in the military sphere.
By Michael Radunski
Data from the Federal Statistical Office show that Germany's exports to the People's Republic have fallen massively. The collapse has two main reasons.
By Michael Radunski
