Reducing methane emissions is considered the most efficient measure against the climate crisis, and one that is also economically viable. Despite this, little is being done. This is because other investments are more lucrative, banks shy away from the business and bureaucratic hurdles hinder progress.
By Nico Beckert
The Special Rapporteur of the UN Human Rights Committee presents an explosive report to the UN General Assembly. The new "Loss and Damage" fund should be geared towards "climate justice": Compensation for poor states by the North and corporations, an end to "neo-colonial" economies, "ecocide" as a criminal offense.
By Bernhard Pötter
Various climate movements have once again called for the traditional climate strike on Friday. However, the European climate movement is not only fighting against losing relevance. Their actions are also being increasingly penalized and sentenced by courts and authorities.
By Lisa Kuner
The latest tender for onshore wind turbines in Germany saw record participation. The required target of 2.5 gigawatts per quarter was exceeded for the first time.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Many German companies remain committed to the energy transition despite high energy prices and regulatory hurdles. However, they demand clear framework conditions and lower energy prices to ensure that the transition can succeed sooner and prevent a loss of competitiveness. This is the result of a survey of 550 production companies.
By Lukas Bayer
"MappingZero" is a new tool that compares different paths to net zero emissions in Germany and shows which instrument could reduce greenhouse gas emissions the most. Strict emissions trading performs particularly well.
By Alexandra Endres
In a global comparison of innovation successes, Germany slipped from 10th to 12th place. However, this is not the case with sustainability – where Germany ranks third.
By Bernhard Pötter
In light of the flood disaster in Eastern Europe, German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke and the federal states are calling for a "joint climate adaptation task." The Christian Democratic CDU/CSU parliamentary group is demanding more money, but rejects a federal-state task – despite having proposed it in 2022.
By Bernhard Pötter
A new report describes CCS as an "aberration". The technology does not help the German economy on the path to climate neutrality and entails many risks.
By Lisa Kuner
Saxon companies are calling on the future state government to speed up the expansion of renewable energies and grids. Otherwise, the location would be at risk.
By Horand Knaup
