The German government wants to promote "climate-friendly new construction in the low-price segment" with a new funding program. However, the conditions are to be designed in such a way that they can already be easily met with current building practice, warns Deutsche Umwelthilfe on the basis of an expert report.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
38 countries are discussing which standards low-carbon industries need to meet, particularly in cement and steel production, and what fair competition could look like. Discussions on this have now begun in the Climate Club under German-Chilean leadership.
By Bernhard Pötter
Rewetting moors helps nature conservation and the climate. So far, however, there has been no business model for this. An alliance of researchers, politicians, companies and foundations now wants to change this.
By Bernhard Pötter
Anyone operating a heat pump need not fear being forced to connect to a new district heating network at a later date. Such a compulsion would be disproportionate in practically all cases and is therefore inadmissible, according to a recent legal opinion.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
According to a new report, more and more people around the world do not have access to a secure food supply. Three factors contribute to the worsening situation despite international efforts.
By Julia Dahm
To support farmers, German Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir is calling for the EU rules on national subsidies to be relaxed. He has found a sympathetic ear with the European Commission – but not with all EU countries.
By Julia Dahm
China's party and state leader Xi Jinping is coming to Europe next week. He will first travel to Paris, then to Serbia and Hungary. There he will meet with like-minded partners. Xi's visit also has a historical background.
By Michael Radunski
The EU wants to use more trade instruments to stem the flood of exports from China. Germany is rather opposed to this due to concerns about a trade war. Economist Rolf Langhammer is now backing the EU.
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The trend points towards electric vehicles – albeit with significant regional differences. A new study shows that interest in electric vehicles is significantly higher in China than in Germany or the USA.
By Michael Radunski
With 108 million monthly active users in the EU, the fast fashion retailer Shein crosses the line into the category of very large online platforms. The company intends to comply with the relevant rules.
By Corinna Visser
