Tag: Climate neutrality
How Norway can help German industry with climate protection
Berlin Per Brevik was not enthusiastic about the project from the start, on which he has now been working for a decade and a half: “In 2005 I thought it…
Nuclear power as “green energy” – applause from business
“Natural gas is an essential bridging technology for the basic supply of the industrial nation Germany,” said Wolfgang Große Entrup, General Manager of the German Chemical Industry Association (VCI). “If…
EU Commission wants to classify gas and nuclear power as green under certain conditions
Economics and Climate Minister Robert Habeck The proposals of the EU Commission would water down the good label for sustainability, argues Habeck. (Photo: imago images / Political-Moments) Brussels The EU…
Demographics: investment in education necessary
Passers-by in Cologne According to calculations by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, the potential volume of work will fall from 2024. (Photo: dpa) There are many indications that…
The EU climate policy makes steel more expensive
Berlin A CO2 border adjustment for steel would burden the metalworking industry and increase the risk of companies relocating to non-European countries. This is the result of a study by…
Corona causes mergers and acquisitions in aviation
Frankfurt Peter Smeets is certain: Aviation will rearrange itself in the coming months. “We hold regular discussions with representatives from the industry,” says the managing director of the consulting firm…
How the EU Commission wants to get rid of CO2
Brussels Politicians know very well: The climate cannot be protected by reducing CO2 alone, but humanity must purposefully remove the greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. For example, the EU is…
These are Robert Habeck’s tasks as the new Minister for Economic Affairs
Berlin On Tuesday, Robert Habeck used the signing of the coalition agreement to briefly outline the priorities he wants to set as Federal Minister of Economics. He will drive the…
How Germany could prevent dependence on hydrogen
Hydrogen tank Green hydrogen should become part of the energy transition. But it is still expensive and difficult to produce. (Photo: dpa) Berlin It is undisputed that Germany will have…
A rapid phase-out of coal puts a strain on security of supply
Wind turbines and coal-fired power station An accelerated phase-out of coal poses challenges for network operators. (Photo: action press) Berlin An early phase-out of coal poses challenges for the operators…
Why the coalition’s climate goals can hardly be met
Berlin, Düsseldorf The numbers are impressive: 80 percent of the electricity consumed in Germany should come from renewable sources by 2030 and 15 million e-cars will be registered. At the…
Why there is a risk of a power shortage in the coming years
Berlin, Düsseldorf The numbers are impressive: 80 percent of the electricity consumed in Germany should come from renewable sources by 2030 and 15 million e-cars will be registered. At the…
Why there is a risk of a power shortage in the coming years
Berlin, Düsseldorf The numbers are impressive: 80 percent of the electricity consumed in Germany should come from renewable sources by 2030 and 15 million e-cars will be registered. At the…
Signal Iduna founds new life insurer
Signal Iduna flags The company is one of the medium-sized German life insurers. (Photo: dpa) Munich The Dortmund-based insurer Signal Iduna is founding a new life insurer with a sustainable…
At these points the Greens still have to convince their members
Robert Habeck at the presentation of the coalition agreement The Green Party leader is seen as a promising candidate for a ministerial post with responsibility for energy and climate. He…
The “traffic light” book on progress – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
the book of the day has 177 pages, a good medium size. It lacks the usual structure of bestsellers, i.e. an earthquake at the beginning, which then needs to be…
At these points the Greens still have to convince their members
Robert Habeck at the presentation of the coalition agreement The Green Party leader is seen as a promising candidate for a ministerial post with responsibility for energy and climate. He…
Bornholm Energy Island: 50Hertz & Energinet cooperation
A work ship brings fitters to wind turbines The island is to become an “offshore hub”, i.e. a hub for the surrounding wind farms in both countries. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
EWE, Tennet, Gasunie and Thyssengas start cooperation
EWE hydrogen production in Elsfleth So far, EWE has advanced the production, storage and network integration of green hydrogen with partners in the “Clean Hydrogen Coastline” project. (Photo: dpa) Berlin…
Traffic light parties want to use two percent of the land area for wind power
Wind turbines in the southern Black Forest The expansion of onshore wind power is to be accelerated. Generous land designations could help. But the resistance to wind turbines is considerable…