Tag: environmental Protection
Climate money is not dead
Berlin It is probably the height of anger over the possible industrial electricity price that emerged over the weekend. “Don’t be fucking serious,” mocked Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer.…
“I think roadblocks are shitty too”
Melanie Guttmann Melanie Guttmann founded the last generation together with two colleagues. Berlin Ms. Guttmann, in your early 20s you gave up your dream job for the “last generation”. Why…
California is suing major oil companies, accusing them of deception
Oil mining in California California sued oil companies. (Photo: IMAGO/UIG) Washington The US state of California is suing several major oil companies, accusing them of misleading the public about the…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Berlin Federal Construction Minister Klara Geywitz has announced more support for families when buying a house. “We have a lot of old houses and we have a growing need for…
Mercosur states demand concessions for free trade deal
Brussels, Berlin The Latin American Mercosur states are setting new conditions for the planned free trade deal with the EU. This emerges from a negotiation offer from the Latin Americans,…
“The boom is over” – the construction minister announces a funding program for the purchase of existing houses
Klara Geywitz The minister countered allegations that the recently passed Building Energy Act would lead to the “expropriation” of owners of older properties. (Photo: IMAGO/Daniel Kubirski) Berlin Federal Construction Minister…
German environmental aid criticizes the “mania for demolition” of buildings
Energy & Climate According to DUH, CO2 emissions are reduced by a third when a building is renovated compared to a new one. (Photos: Getty Images, Imago, dpa; Montage: Handelsblatt)…
Does the traffic light agree? This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
This is what a compromise on the price of industrial electricity could look like
Steelworker The high electricity costs weigh on the energy-intensive industry. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A discounted electricity tariff for German industry cannot be ruled out. It has now been four months…
Darken the sky for the climate
sunset The increased concentration of aerosols in the stratosphere would refract more light during sunsets and create a colorful sky. (Photo: IMAGO/Zoonar) Dusseldorf In Indonesia, the Tambora volcano shoots a…
Tesla to change plans for expanded battery factory
Tesla’s “Gigafactory” in Brandenburg The company says it wants to double the factory’s production capacity of 500,000 cars. (Photo: Reuters) Grünheide The US electric car manufacturer Tesla is to change…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
Germany is likely to miss its climate targets for 2030 and 2045
Traffic on the A8 near Munich The transport sector in particular emits so many greenhouse gases that Germany may not reach its climate targets. (Photo: dpa) Berlin According to a…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Comparison of heating shares While the installation of heat pumps is currently the subject of heated debate in Germany, the energy mix here and throughout Europe is very diverse. (Photo:…
Consumers punish suspected greenwashing immediately
Dusseldorf If doubts arise about the credibility of their sustainability promises, companies can quickly lose sales. This is shown by a survey by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM),…
These three graphics show: This is how Europe heats up
Dusseldorf It seems bizarre: while millions of people in Europe have to cope with summer heat and droughts, governments are already concerned about the energy supply in the coming winter.…
“The federal government is ripping off properly”
Berlin The transport industry is mobilizing against the federal government’s plans to make road freight transport significantly more expensive. “We expect the government to stick to the coalition agreement and…
Habeck ready to make concessions on industrial electricity prices
goa For months, the federal government has been arguing about the introduction of an industrial electricity price. Now Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) is ready to make concessions. “We…
CARBON CAPTURE CO2 storage in the middle of Manhattan
new York Coughing, Shane Johnson stands in front of the skyscraper called “Grand Tier”, one of his most recent projects. The location is captivating: right across the street is Lincoln…
That’s what European boss Nina Hajikhanian is planning
Nina Hajikhanian The manager is the European head of Patagonia. Dusseldorf Outdoor apparel company Patagonia does things differently than most companies. If you ask the new head of Europe, Nina…