Tag: CO2 price
How investors can benefit from the rising carbon price
emission of carbon dioxide Whoever emits the greenhouse gas has to pay for it, after all, the general public is harmed. (Photo: IMAGO/imagebroker) Cologne Economists are largely in agreement: in…
Robert Habeck’s ambitious climate plans need an efficiency check
Robert Habeck wants speed in the expansion of renewable energies Robert Habeck only has this chance: What he is not tackling now can no longer succeed in this legislative period…
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…
When the very existence of entire industries is jeopardized
Iron foundry Wherever products are manufactured using the energy-intensive use of high temperatures, companies are under pressure. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The yeast industry in Germany is not a dazzling high-tech…
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…
Rising energy costs require a variable CO2 price
Oil pumps on an oil field near Ponca City The energy costs have risen significantly recently. (Photo: dpa) Germany’s consumers are groaning at rising prices for petrol, diesel, oil and…
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…
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…
Protectionism threatens with a CO2 border tax
Steel workers in Salzgitter Things will get really serious from 2026, when importers of steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers and electricity will have to pay an estimated 75 euros per ton…
This could affect tenants and landlords in terms of heating costs
Radiator and thermostat Heating is getting more expensive: Energy prices are rising, plus CO2 pricing. (Photo: dpa) Frankfurt When millions of German tenants soon find their utility bills in their…
High energy prices put traffic light negotiators in a tight spot
In view of rising energy costs, the topic is suddenly topical again – and should also be discussed in the traffic light coalition negotiations. Several federal states, in which the…
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…
Interference on the short wave – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
The Union never thought much of “post-heroism”. She was committed to the “heroism of election day”, so she paid homage to Angela Merkel when she was still the queen of…
How the fear of inflation works – Handelsblatt Morning Briefing
After years of inciting inflation, which amounted to chants of the rain conjuring in extreme drought, suddenly too many of the once coveted percentage points are now to be registered.…
Heating costs will rise significantly this year
heating costs After years of falling prices, heating is likely to become more expensive again for households in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a forecast, many households in Germany…
“Debt brakes will be necessary again, but now there is another challenge”
Nicholas Stern “Of course, financial responsibility is important. However, this must not prevent the state from investing itself or promoting private investments. “ (Photo: Imago Images) Kiel The British economist…