According to data from the Federal Environment Agency, the 2030 climate targets are within reach. The Ministry for Economic Affairs is optimistic about closing the climate gap inherited from the previous government by the end of the decade, even as the economy recovers. However, there are doubts about the numbers.
By Nico Beckert
A study on business travel by multinational companies shows: Most companies hardly make any effort to reduce their carbon emissions from air travel. Only a handful of companies disclose their flight emissions.
By Nicolas Heronymus
Europe is ill-prepared for climate risks. Furthermore, there is often no regulation on who is responsible for ensuring that the various sectors become more resilient. The EU Commission now wants to change this.
By Lisa Kuner
A report by the International Energy Agency shows: Methane emissions from the energy sector increased slightly last year. Satellites could provide a solution. Meanwhile, emissions in the USA are probably much higher than assumed.
By Nico Beckert
According to a new report by the aid organization Bread for the World, civil society's scope for action is decreasing in Germany as climate protests, for example, are treated "disproportionately harshly." Civil rights are also coming under greater pressure worldwide.
By Lukas Bayer
A recent report found that Germany's four largest asset managers still hold over 28 billion US dollars in coal, oil and gas companies with plans to expand production.
By Lisa Kuner
So far, climate lawsuits have mainly targeted governments. However, more and more companies are also being sued, although they have neglected this risk so far.
By Alexandra Endres
Companies can now bid for new state subsidies to help them switch to green technologies. The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMW) is breaking new ground with the complex auction system. If successful, it could be imitated throughout Europe.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
China has been experiencing a renewables boom for years, and recently, there has been a boom in electricity storage systems. However, storage systems are an expensive safety net. Design flaws in the energy system make their rapid expansion necessary.
By Nico Beckert
