The price increase for the Deutschlandticket could almost halve the climate benefit of the ticket. This is shown by a new study. Many citizens would switch back to their car.
By Nico Beckert
Due to a new transparency regulation, the largest US oil companies have disclosed how much money flows overseas: ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips pay significantly more to foreign countries than to the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
The German Ministry of the Environment has launched a climate adaptation strategy. Various departments have developed "measurable targets" for adaptation to climate change.
By Lisa Kuner
Investment agreements protect fossil fuel companies and their emissions of up to two gigatons of CO₂ equivalent per year. G7 countries bear a special responsibility. They are thwarting their own climate pledges.
By Experts Table.Briefings
Norway has completed the "Northern Lights" CCS project. Starting next year, it is expected to store up to 1.5 million tons of CO2, including from European industry. However, if the demand is sufficient, it is expected to be able to store larger quantities in the future.
By Nico Beckert
Last year, the number of jobs in renewable energies climbed to at least 16.2 million. China is at the top of the list, but there are also significantly more jobs in Germany. However, another solar industry report clouds the outlook.
By Lukas Bayer
For decades, forests have reduced Germany's overall emissions by storing CO2. According to official data, this is now a thing of the past: In the future, forests will emit more carbon dioxide than they bind. The government relies on natural climate action. And a ruling is forcing its hand.
By Bernhard Pötter
Just over a year ago, Azerbaijan conquered the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Now the COP29 host is building eco-settlements in the region, Armenia fears a new war and there is hope for peace during the COP. How climate and energy issues dominate relations in the South Caucasus.
By Maximilian Arnhold
Investments in rail transport should be prioritized, IG Metall and Germanwatch demand in an open letter, and also present financing proposals. At the same time, social organizations are calling for more money for climate action in social institutions.
By Lisa Kuner
India's climate policy is still "highly inadequate". Although an analysis by the Climate Action Tracker shows progress in the energy transition, this is being offset by rising energy demand.
By Lukas Bayer
