Tag: Climate protection
Angela Merkel – last appearance on the world stage of climate policy
Berlin Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) is saying goodbye to the world stage in terms of climate policy with an urgent plea for global pricing of CO2 emissions. “With such a…
Only capitalists can save the climate
Global trends Handelsblatt International correspondent Torsten Riecke analyzes interesting data and trends from all over the world in his column every week. You can reach him at [email protected]. (Photo: Klawe…
The future fell into the water – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
the Trevi Fountain in Rome is perhaps most likely burned into the collective memory of Anita Ekberg, through her wet nighttime dance in Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita” (1960). Anyone…
This is how entrepreneurs imagine the tech agenda of the future
Conference participants on the Gaislachkogel in Sölden At an altitude of 3,048 meters, thought leaders from business, science and politics have drawn up a tech agenda for the future.(Photo: Robert…
The G20 are sending a weak signal to Glasgow
Protests against the G20 summit in Italy Climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion organization demonstrate in Rome. The G20 countries have only agreed on a minimum compromise. (Photo: dpa) It…
Climate conference in Glasgow: these are the sticking points
Berlin When the most important meeting on global climate protection begins on Monday lunchtime in Glasgow, Scotland, one of the first speakers will be Angela Merkel. The German Chancellor, only…
Why the dispute is coming to a head before the climate conference
Berlin, Düsseldorf In Germany, nuclear power is seen as a technological mistake. But it is experiencing a comeback worldwide: According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), 51 new nuclear…
Bill Gates wants to save the climate with nuclear power
Bill Gates The Microsoft founder is campaigning for a comeback of nuclear power. (Photo: dpa) Berlin US investor Bill Gates is promoting a renaissance of nuclear power in the fight…
UBA insists on the dismantling of environmentally harmful subsidies
Berlin The Federal Environment Agency (UBA) insists on the dismantling of environmentally harmful subsidies. “It is paradoxical when the state supports climate protection with many billions and at the same…
High energy prices are the result of the energy transition
Coal power plant in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania High energy prices are the result of the energy transition, says Richard Koo. (Photo: dpa) Lately there has been a lot of talk about…
The economy demands a remedy from politics
Berlin For weeks, companies have been struggling with the persistently high electricity and gas prices. When looking for solutions, they rely on rapid political support. The “dramatic rise” in prices…
Von der Leyen demands more ambition from other countries
Fire in the Brazilian rainforest EU Commission boss von der Leyen is also calling for binding climate targets from non-European countries. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Berlin “This decade is about all…
Von der Leyen demands more ambition from other countries
Fire in the Brazilian rainforest EU Commission boss von der Leyen is also calling for binding climate targets from non-European countries. (Photo: Reuters) Brussels, Berlin “This decade is about all…
Oil remains an important lifeline
Oil field in Saudi Arabia The world needs oil – despite all climate promises. (Photo: dpa) This is the lie of life of our generation – and of all people…
Earth is heading for a warming of 2.7 degrees
Mural shows a burning earth The Paris climate agreement provides for global warming to be limited to 1.5 degrees. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The earth is currently heading for a global…
How companies develop strategies for climate protection
Welzow-Süd open-cast lignite mine Stopping coal mining is not enough: companies must reduce emissions in all value chains (Photo: dpa) Berlin A few days before the start of the World…
Concern about going it alone: ”National special routes don’t help”
Düsseldorf, Berlin European solo efforts in climate protection can, according to the conviction of managers and economists, damage the economy considerably. There is a risk that “the EU and Germany…
Concern about going it alone: ”National special routes don’t help”
Coal power plant and wind turbine Energy transition as a global task. (Photo: Paul Langrock / Zenit / laif) Düsseldorf, Berlin European solo efforts in climate protection can, according to…
Concern about going it alone: ”National special routes don’t help”
Coal power plant and wind turbine Energy transition as a global task. (Photo: Paul Langrock / Zenit / laif) Düsseldorf, Berlin European solo efforts in climate protection can, according to…
Climate change in the USA: Joe Biden’s disappointing carbon footprint
New York, Washington When US President Joe Biden boards Air Force One next week, a summit marathon will begin. He flies to the G20 meeting in Rome, receives an audience…