Closer coordination among federal agencies could make investment in electricity and heating networks easier. That is the proposal put forward by the think tanks Dezernat Zukunft – Institute for Macrofinance, the Climate Neutrality Foundation and Agora Energiewende.
By Kai Schöneberg
Municipalities are neglecting social considerations in heat plans that they have completed to date. Their quality varies significantly, but the potential for heating grids could be higher than expected, according to a study by the Climate Neutrality Foundation.
By Lukas Bayer
She studied urban planning at MIT and previously worked on the campaign team of Trump nemesis Mamdani. As Chief Climate Officer, Louise Yeung is now tasked with curbing the effects of global warming in the largest US city.
By Kai Schöneberg
People in slums and poor neighborhoods suffer the most: The number of hot days is rising sharply in 43 metropolitan areas worldwide. Particularly affected: COP30 host country Brazil.
By Kai Schöneberg
The planned amendment to the building code will lead to more urban sprawl and luxury apartments, criticize DUH and BAK. "Building without sense and reason" violates the Climate Protection Act and the federal government's sustainability strategy.
By Kai Schöneberg
