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
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
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
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
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
Over 100 parliamentarians from 30 countries are calling on US President Joe Biden to maintain the ban on new LNG terminals in the USA. The projects jeopardize energy security and climate goals. German LNG terminals should also be reviewed.
By Bernhard Pötter
The need to save money in the federal budget has a direct impact on foreign and climate policy: Funding for humanitarian aid is being halved and the promised climate funding for 2025 is at risk. In the past, however, Germany has done its fair share with almost ten billion euros in climate aid.
By Bernhard Pötter
