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Budget cuts and technical issues slow down climate-neutral flying

The aviation sector is booming and aims to become climate-neutral. However, the production of climate-friendly aviation fuel in Germany is facing significant financial and technical challenges. Nearly three billion euros have just been cut from the federal budget for this purpose.

By Leonie Sontheimer

Researchers warn of tipping point for the Amazon rainforest

An international group of researchers warns that large parts of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by the middle of the century. Their study identifies threshold values that should not be exceeded in order to protect the ecosystem.

By Alexandra Endres

Solarpark Meuro Auf einer Fläche von 150 Hektar ist im Sommer 2011 mit einer Nennleistung von rund 70 MW in Meuro ein Solarpark entstanden, der Rekorde bricht: GP JOULE errichtete dort in der Rolle des Generalunternehmers das größte Sonnenfeld Deutschlands. Installiert werden bei dem Megaprojekt mehr als 300. 000 Module und 2.555 Wechselrichter. Größe: 150ha, Leistung: 70 MWp, CO2-Einsparung: ca. 50.000 t/Jahr, Versorgung: 17.500 Haushalte Meuro Brandenburg GERMANY *** Solarpark Meuro In summer 2011, a record-breaking solar park with a rated output of around 70 MW was built in Meuro on an area of 150 hectares GP JOULE acted as general contractor for the construction of Germanys largest solar field The megaproject involves the install

Tripling renewables: Five trillion US dollars missing

In order to achieve the planned tripling of renewable energies by 2030, trillions of US dollars need to be mobilized. According to a new study, much of the money is still needed. A reallocation of fossil investments would close the gap.

By Nico Beckert