A speed limit on freeways brings lower CO₂ savings than expected, according to a study commissioned by the Ministry of Transport and published in the middle of the ongoing coalition negotiations.
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Wind power has largely replaced coal-fired power generation in Finland. When the Salmisaari power plant closes on April 1, the share of coal in the country's electricity mix is set to fall below one percent.
By Alexandra Endres
Hydropower is generally regarded as a clean source of energy. However, some hydropower plants could also be major emitters of the greenhouse gas methane and thus exacerbate the climate crisis. A British company wants to capture this potent greenhouse gas from hydropower plants using a new technology and make it usable for biofuels.
By Nick Nuttall
Australia's opposition does not want to host the COP31 climate conference next year. Yet, many experts see this as a great opportunity.
By Lisa Kuner
The ruling against Greenpeace in the United States is representative of a trend: Fossil fuel companies are using so-called SLAPP lawsuits to silence people and organizations committed to climate change mitigation. Anti-slapp rules such as those of the EU could help – provided they are implemented effectively.
By Alexandra Endres
Photovoltaics, wind power, nuclear energy, and the use of electric cars and heat pumps contribute significantly to reducing CO2 emissions and slowing down the overall increase in emissions, according to IEA figures.
By Lukas Knigge
With Brazil, an ambitious presidency is taking over the next COP. Although there are hardly any critical formal decisions to be made, COP President-designate André Corrêa do Lago wants to achieve a "turning point" in implementing climate targets – by reforming the system.
By Bernhard Pötter
The trend towards oversubscribed bids for onshore wind turbines is continuing in Germany. The German Federal Network Agency published new figures on Tuesday. The turnaround could see expansion return to the expansion path of the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG) by early 2026.
By Lukas Bayer
If managed appropriately, solar parks can increase biodiversity and contribute to national and EU-level biodiversity targets. A new study commissioned by the German Association of the New Energy Economy shows what is needed to achieve this.
By Lukas Bayer
To achieve the German and European climate targets, regulations actually need to be tightened. However, the coalition papers from the ongoing government talks contain a number of announcements to soften climate action measures.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
