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Bernhard Pötter

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Investments: That's how many billions Germany's climate targets need

A study has calculated that the German state would have to invest around €340 billion more than previously planned in order to achieve its climate targets. And this would even be partly possible with a debt brake. The issue is to be debated before the general election.

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Climate fraud: Why Germany rejected CO2 certificates in eight cases

For months, the German Environment Agency has been investigating irregularities regarding climate certificates issued by international companies in China – which also involve local suppliers, buyers and auditors. In eight cases, it suspended certificates for alleged emission reductions.

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Welche Maßnahmen wirken? So steckt die Klimapolitik im Dilemma

Welche staatlichen Maßnahmen sind am besten für eine effektive Senkung des CO₂-Ausstoßes? Studien legen jetzt nahe, dass der richtige Mix und schnelle Entscheidungen der Politik wichtig für den Erfolg sind. Experten und Verbraucher bevorzugen allerdings ganz unterschiedliche Lösungen.

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Which measures work? Climate policy is in a dilemma

Which government measures are best for effectively reducing CO2 emissions? Studies now suggest that the right mix and quick political decisions are important for success. However, experts and consumers prefer very different solutions.

Von Bernhard Pötter

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Klimacheck Thüringen: Wie der Vorreiter seine Erfolge aufs Spiel setzt

Thüringen liegt bundesweit an der Spitze bei CO₂-Reduktion und Aufbau der Erneuerbaren. Grund dafür sind vor allem das Ende der DDR, gute Rahmenbedingungen, politischer Willen und massive Stromimporte. Doch für AfD und CDU, Favoriten bei der anstehenden Wahl, hat Klimaschutz keine Priorität.

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Thuringia's climate check: How Germany's pioneer jeopardizes its successes

The German state of Thuringia leads the country in reducing CO2 emissions and expanding renewables. The main reasons for this are the end of East Germany, good framework conditions, political will and massive electricity imports. However, climate action is not a priority for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the Christian Democrats (CDU), the front-runners in the upcoming election.

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Saxony's climate check: No plan for climate neutrality

In Saxony, lignite and the energy transition are dominating the climate policy debates ahead of the state elections. Since the Greens joined the government, the expansion of renewables has been stepped up and new climate plans have been drawn up. Emissions have practically not fallen for 20 years.

Von Bernhard Pötter