Australia: How fossil fuel exports drive emissions
Due to the export of fossil fuels, Australia ranks among the countries with particularly high emissions. A new report suggests this is unlikely to change much by 2035.
By Lukas Bayer
Due to the export of fossil fuels, Australia ranks among the countries with particularly high emissions. A new report suggests this is unlikely to change much by 2035.
By Lukas Bayer
A large portion of the projects favored by the Inflation Reduction Act have been postponed, some indefinitely, according to research by the Financial Times. The reasons include worsening market conditions, declining demand and high uncertainty in the US election year.
By Alexandra Endres
The goal to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030 is unlikely to be met for wind power, according to a new report by the think tank Ember. However, more than doubling is realistic – primarily due to China.
By Alexandra Endres
In the Wadden Sea, the effects of climate change are already more evident than in many other marine areas. While non-native species tend to benefit, native species have to adapt, albeit with limited possibilities. The coasts also suffer from the effects of climate change.
By Lukas Bayer
In October, an important energy pipeline between Finland and Estonia was cut. The Chinese freighter NewNew Polar Bear was suspected.
By Fabian Peltsch
The largest unmanned transport drone from Chinese manufacturer Tengden has completed its maiden flight. In the future, drones will not only transport freight, but also people to their destinations.
By Fabian Peltsch
China's central bank has extended a program for green investments. The aim is to promote to support carbon-reduction projects by companies to the end of 2027.
By Michael Radunski
The appeal against the conviction of media tycoon Jimmy Lai and six other pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong has been rejected. This shows how severely the National Security Law curtails freedom of expression in Hong Kong.
By Michael Radunski
A new study shows that, as expected, Germany will remain the largest net contributor to the EU budget in 2023. However, the contribution has decreased by €2.3 billion due to poor economic development.
By Marc Winkelmann
At the former nuclear power plant site in Lingen, a phase-shifter transformer and an electrolyzer were symbolically inaugurated on Monday in the presence of Economy Minister Robert Habeck. Both are set to help better utilize wind power from northern Germany.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt