How independent is German economist Veronika Grimm? Her dissenting vote on hydrogen trucks gives this question new urgency.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The aviation industry is failing to meet its self-imposed climate targets, even though it has lowered its targets several times. Airlines are hardly making any progress in increasing the use of sustainable fuels.
By Nico Beckert
Over two billion people around the world cook with dirty fuels. This leads to deaths and high carbon emissions. A summit in Paris pledged financial resources to tackle the problem in Africa.
By Fabian Löhe
The rapid construction of a core network is a prerequisite for ramping up Germany's hydrogen market. However, the Federal Network Agency's application deadline is likely to be postponed, and investors are still deciding whether to get on board.
By Lukas Bayer
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Australia's government wants to use 23 billion Australian dollars to promote the future markets of renewables, hydrogen and green raw materials and present itself as a green country. However, fossil fuels remain the main focus and climate financing remains low.
By Bernhard Pötter
A Belgian company is to support the DR Congo's state mining company in the utilization of germanium. The agreement follows Congolese discontent over an EU agreement with Rwanda.
By Arne Schütte
For the first time, Russia's Constitutional Court is examining a climate lawsuit. The plaintiffs argue that inadequate climate action in the country violates various fundamental rights.
By Lisa Kuner
More than two billion people cook with wood and coal, leading to millions of deaths annually, mostly among women and children. This problem could be significantly reduced in a relatively simple, cost-effective and environmentally friendly way. A summit in Paris is debating the pathways to achieve this.
By Goswami Urmi
For Germany's transportation to roll climate-neutrally by 2045, swift investments are economically advantageous. Further delay risks the premature decommissioning of functional combustion engine vehicles.
By Alex Veit
