In northern Chile, the electricity supplier AES wants to produce green hydrogen and possibly ammonia. The construction of wind and solar power plants and battery storage is also being considered. The European Southern Observatory warns of dangers for astronomical research.
By Alexandra Endres
All parties are presenting proposals for a change in climate and energy policy for the federal elections – some want to increase the pace of climate protection, others want to reduce efforts. Table.Briefings examines these ideas to see how realistic, effective and feasible they are.
By Nico Beckert
Building is becoming more and more expensive, rents are rising rapidly and home ownership is unaffordable for many. Germany's real estate and construction industry is doing badly – at the same time, the sector is contributing too little to achieving climate targets. The next German government can change this. Kolja Zajicek, Senior Policy Advisor at the Climate Economy Foundation, explains how.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Transport emissions in the EU could reach a peak this year and then fall. This is the conclusion of a recent report. Stricter legal regulations make this possible.
By Lisa Kuner
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has visited four African countries. On his agenda: implementing the results of the FOCAC summit. In Nigeria, he also announced security aid.
By Arne Schütte
Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The wildfires in Los Angeles are not only threatening people and homes, but also the entire fire insurance system in California. Companies are canceling contracts, policies are becoming more expensive and the state is being asked to step in. Climate damage is becoming increasingly difficult to insure.
By Bernhard Pötter
Beena Sharma is working on capturing CO2 from industrial processes and reusing it. She also advocates a stronger role for women in the energy transition. She is convinced that the necessary innovations in renewables are only possible with more diversity.
By Redaktion Table
EV sales in Germany are still far too low. New figures show just how big the gap is to achieving the government's target. Experts say that politicians' and commentators' negative comments about EVs are one of the reasons for this. The charging infrastructure, on the other hand, is no longer an issue.
By Nico Beckert
German revenue from carbon pricing reached a new record level in 2024. However, they were also lower than planned in the national budget.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
