Geothermie soll künftig „im überragenden öffentlichen Interesse“ liegen: Ein Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung wird vom Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft gelobt – und wegen des unzureichenden Schutzes des Trinkwassers kritisiert.
Von Kai Schöneberg
With the CCS Act, the German government is paving the way for CO₂ capture and transport in Germany and opting for widespread application of the technology. Industry associations are calling for financial assurances for CO₂ capture and transport infrastructure. Environmental associations criticize the plan.
Von Nico Beckert
The most recent tender for offshore wind energy in Germany ended without any bids. Economy Minister Katherina Reiche believes financial hurdles are to blame. On Wednesday, Reiche presented a new law aimed at streamlining the approval process.
Von Lukas Bayer
The German government's draft bill on geothermal energy is being praised by the German Association of Energy and Water Industries (BDEW) – but also criticized for not doing enough to protect drinking water.
Von Kai Schöneberg
The 45-year-old army veteran has been a Trump supporter since his first run for the White House. Now Lee Zeldin is jeopardizing the legal basis for climate action in the USA with his push to repeal the “endangerment findings.”
Von Bill Dawson
Due to limited and overpriced accommodation in Belém, pressure is mounting on the COP30 presidency to relocate the climate summit. Delegations from poorer countries see their participation at risk. But Brazil sticks to the conference venue.
Von Alexandra Endres
The world's largest coral reef is suffering from global warming. Last year's loss was the largest ever recorded. According to experts, none of the tipping elements in the Earth's system are as acutely endangered as the coral reefs.
Von Kai Schöneberg
Without global warming, precipitation would have been 15 percent lower, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution initiative. Around 300 people died in the floods.
Von Lukas Bayer
Synthetische Kraftstoffe könnten dem Verbrennungsmotor eine Brücke in die Zukunft bauen. Umweltlobby, Grüne und Sozialisten sind dagegen. Beim Review der CO₂-Flottengesetzgebung fällt die Entscheidung, ob die Technologie in der EU eine Zukunft hat.
Von Markus Grabitz
