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USA: Why many energy transition projects are on hold

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

Wadden Sea: How climate change affects biodiversity

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

Hong Kong: Top Court upholds conviction of Jimmy Lai

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

Germany contributes less to the EU budget

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

Amprion: Major investment to combat grid bottlenecks

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