Building Energy Act: Reform could violate the constitution
A new report warns that proposed amendments could have far-reaching consequences, arguing that a weakening of climate protections would not be legally sound.
Von Marc Winkelmann
A new report warns that proposed amendments could have far-reaching consequences, arguing that a weakening of climate protections would not be legally sound.
Von Marc Winkelmann
Die EU-Kommission legt einen Rahmen zur Zertifizierung von CO₂-Entnahmen fest. Damit soll Klarheit für Unternehmen und Investoren geschaffen und ein neuer Markt für innovative Klimaschutzlösungen ermöglicht werden.
Von Lukas Knigge
The European Court of Auditors believes that the EU's efforts to achieve greater independence regarding critical raw materials, including from China, have so far been largely ineffective. The latest agreements with alternative supplier countries should be put to the test.
Von Manuel Berkel
The World Economic Forum has presented its latest Global Risks Report. In the long term, extreme weather events, the loss of biodiversity and the collapse of ecosystems pose the greatest threat to humanity.
Von Marc Winkelmann
Maximizing efficiency could theoretically save up to three quarters of emissions in global passenger air traffic. Scientists consider the potential to be “under-researched.”
Von Kai Schöneberg
The Italian President prevails – the planned signing of the Mercosur agreement has been postponed until January.
Von Till Hoppe und Julia Dahm
More space and up to five times more CO₂ emissions: First or business class passengers should be charged an additional levy of up to EUR 340 per ticket, Greenpeace says.
Von Kai Schöneberg
The EU Parliament waves through the omnibus compromise. Besides lowering the scope of application of the CSRD and CSDDD, central obligations have also been removed. SMEs are to be relieved by new protection mechanisms.
Von Ferdinand Fröhlich
The Commission is planning to extend its CBAM carbon border tariff to other products such as car parts and household appliances. European companies are to be compensated for higher costs if they invest in climate action.
Von Lukas Knigge
The German government plans to present its “long-term strategy for negative emissions” soon. A research report now shows the considerable hurdles for the expansion of CO₂ removal processes and proposes measures for an improved overall framework.
Von Nico Beckert