Planting trees is often seen as a panacea for combating global warming. However, a new study now reveals in which regions one should be more cautious with this approach.
By Bernhard Pötter
Renewable energy is growing rapidly worldwide. However, neither their capacity nor the investments made are sufficient to meet climate goals. This is lamented in the new annual report from the Renewable Energy Network REN21. Besides high capital costs, it also cites other problems.
By Bernhard Pötter
Within Europe, Germany plays a leading role in climate-friendly technology, according to a new database. However, in the global comparison, China is pulling further ahead.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Data shows that Germany is increasingly importing natural gas from the United States, where it is often extracted through fracking. The method is considered environmentally harmful and poses health risks.
By Carsten Hübner
Tobias Bischof-Niemz is set to become a new board member of the energy company Enertrag. The engineer will be responsible for implementing a large-scale hydrogen project in Namibia, which has been identified as a strategic project by the German government.
By Alex Veit
For the oil and gas industry, CCS becomes a potential business area. Especially in Southeast Asia, companies are scouting for suitable storage sites for greenhouse gases. According to the IEA, significant CCS potentials are needed to achieve climate goals.
By Bernhard Pötter
Ahead of the next EU Commission, the DUH (German Environmental Aid) and the green-affiliated Heinrich Böll Foundation present proposals for achieving 100 percent renewable energy: more ambitious EU targets, faster expansion, better grids, increased flexibility and greater involvement of local authorities.
By Bernhard Pötter
How is the EU's Green Deal progressing? Where are renewables being manufactured and installed? What's new with hydrogen and electric cars? So far, there hasn't been a central source for this information. Now, guidance comes from the "Clean Tech Tracker" by the Brussels-based think tank Bruegel.
By Bernhard Pötter
Weeks of heat and lack of rain in southern Africa are causing crop failures and threatening the food supply of up to 16 million people. Experts say that climate change worsens the situation.
By Andreas Sieren
New explanations for the record heat in the world's oceans: Until now, El Niño, general global warming and clean air were thought to be the causes. Now there are indications of new factors.
By Bernhard Pötter
