Without fossil fuel-induced global warming, the recent heatwave in the Mediterranean region would have been impossible – and not as hot. This is the conclusion of a rapid analysis by the World Weather Attribution research group.
By Alexandra Endres
The German Ministry of Economic Affairs plans to amend the district heating ordinance. This will benefit both customers and providers.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The “Science Based Targets Initiative” has now presented an assessment in the dispute over the approval of carbon credits for companies: It found that the credits pose a risk to the green transition.
By Fabian Löhe
In the first half of 2024, coal consumption in Germany dropped significantly. AG Energiebilanzen said this was mainly due to mild temperatures, although the weak economy also contributed to the drop in energy demand.
By Alexandra Endres
Storms, floods, hurricanes: In the long term, extreme weather conditions favored by climate change cause ever-higher damages – and thus higher costs for insurance companies. This is the conclusion of Munich Re's half-year results.
By Alexandra Endres
In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity from wind and solar in Europe exceeded that from fossil fuels for the first time. Spain is making particularly rapid progress in expanding renewables.
By Lisa Kuner
This year's "Earth Overshoot Day" falls on August 1, when, according to the initiators, natural resources are used up for the year. However, many misconceptions and peculiarities surrounding this statistic cast doubt on the calculation method.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
An overview warns of overheating in cities with lots of concrete and hardly any green spaces. However, many German cities fare comparatively well. There is no new money for a government heat strategy.
By Bernhard Pötter
Two NGOs want to use new methane satellites to provide more transparency about the biggest polluters. The data will be provided free of charge and used for regulatory purposes in the EU and the USA.
By Nico Beckert
Without additional support for the industry, Germany's ambitious offshore wind power goals will not be achievable, warns Agora Energiewende in a recent analysis.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
