The US government plans massive subsidies and tax benefits to build up a hydrogen industry. However, experts are skeptical: Crucial questions remain unanswered and the use of fossil fuels has also been considered "clean" so far. The details of the regulations are decisive.
By Redaktion Table
The energy transition partnership JETP between several developed countries and Indonesia has serious problems: The schedule is delayed, it lacks correct data and transparency, and the goals are apparently too ambitious. Now, even money intended for green investments could flow into coal power.
By Redaktion Table
The "Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance" rejects emissions trading, the phasing out of internal combustion engines and Germany's transition to 100 percent renewables. The founding paper does not mention climate targets. Instead, the planned political party focuses on new technologies and wants to resume Russian gas imports.
By Bernhard Pötter
This debate will dominate COP28: Should countries completely phase out fossil fuels for the energy sector or rely on the controversial carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology? A reality check of a technology that is being hailed as a holistic solution.
By Nico Beckert