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Irena: Why the tripling of renewables is out of reach

According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), the targets of tripling renewable energies and doubling energy intensity are at risk of being missed. Irena is more pessimistic than the International Energy Agency.

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Renewables: Displacement of fossil fuels still too slow

NGOs demand that renewable energies be expanded even faster to ensure that coal, oil and gas are removed from the electricity mix in time. According to a new IEA study, countries could narrowly miss their target of tripling renewables by 2030.

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CCS in Europe: Up to €140 billion in subsidies needed

According to new calculations, it may take up to €140 billion in subsidies in Europe for the planned projects to capture and store CO2. Experts criticize that the expensive technology is not a climate solution. There is also a lack of laws and standards.

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CCS in Europa: Bis zu 140 Milliarden Euro Subventionen nötig

Nach einer neuen Berechnung könnten in Europa bis zu 140 Milliarden Euro an Subventionen für die geplanten Projekte zum Auffangen und Speichern von CO₂ nötig sein. Experten bemängeln, die teure Technologie sei keine Klimalösung. Zudem fehle es an Gesetzen und Standards.

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Erneuerbare: Verdrängung der fossilen Energien noch zu langsam

Erneuerbare Energien müssten noch schneller ausgebaut werden, damit Kohle, Öl und Gas rechtzeitig aus dem Strommix verdrängt werden, fordern NGOs. Laut einer neuen IEA-Studie könnten die Staaten ihr Ziel zur Verdreifachung der Erneuerbaren bis 2030 knapp verfehlen.

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CO2 storage: Why billions in subsidies are causing skepticism

The UK wants to subsidize the capture and storage of CO2 (CCS) with almost 22 billion pounds. Many other countries are pushing ahead with plans for the controversial climate technology. Experts say there are other long-term options for most sectors and environmentalists warn of leaks like those that have recently occurred in the US.

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