Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has rejected China as a mediator in the war with Russia. He said that China could force Russia to end the war. Zelenskiy called on the People's Republic to exert this pressure.
By Redaktion Table
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to amend the district heating ordinance. This will benefit both customers and providers.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Storms, floods, hurricanes: In the long term, extreme weather conditions favored by climate change cause ever-higher damages – and thus higher costs for insurance companies. This is the conclusion of Munich Re's half-year results.
By Alexandra Endres
Without fossil fuel-induced global warming, the recent heatwave in the Mediterranean region would have been impossible – and not as hot. This is the conclusion of a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution research group.
By Alexandra Endres
In the first half of 2024, coal consumption in Germany dropped significantly. AG Energiebilanzen said this was mainly due to mild temperatures, although the weak economy also contributed to the drop in energy demand.
By Alexandra Endres
The European Investment Bank issued its first counter-guarantee for European wind turbine manufacturers on Wednesday. This is the first time that the EIB has implemented a measure from the EU Commission's Wind Power Action Plan.
By Manuel Berkel
In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity from wind and solar in Europe exceeded that from fossil fuels for the first time. Spain is making particularly rapid progress in expanding renewables.
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It is now clear who Austria wants to send to the Commission. It is the incumbent ÖVP Finance Minister Brunner. The Greens have given up their opposition to him.
By Redaktion Table
The Commission is sounding out the opinions of interest groups and researchers on the planned guidelines for protecting young people from the dangers of the internet. The guidelines should be ready by the summer of 2025.
By Corinna Visser
The US plans to tighten its embargo on technology exports to China by the end of August. However, allies of the US will be exempted from these restrictions.
By Felix Lee
