Tag: environmental Protection
Europe’s energy grids are not ready for Europe’s climate policy
Christopher Herwartz Christoph Herwartz, correspondent in the Handelsblatt office in Brussels, analyzes trends and conflicts, regulatory projects and strategic concepts from the inner workings of the EU. Because anyone interested…
Coalition settles dispute over combustion cars
Car traffic in Berlin By 2030, manufacturers should ensure that their new car fleets emit 55 percent less CO2 than in 2021. (Photo: imago images/photothek) Berlin The dispute over the…
Mission impossible for Volker Wissing
Berlin If Volker Wissing wants to know how high the mountain of work is that he is facing, then a look at the climate balance sheet of the old federal…
The EU cannot achieve its climate goals without green gas power plants
The EU taxonomy is currently the subject of much discussion. Although it basically came into force at the beginning of this year, its specific form is the subject of heated…
With handcart and cabbage strengthening: BUND collects 15 bags of garbage | Regional
With handcart and cabbage strengthening BUND collects 15 bags of garbage Bremen – Garbage tour instead of cabbage tour! Handcart use Saturday with the marine protection office of the Federal…
China postpones a central climate target
Coal loading in Shenyang Beijing A huge, brown-black crater opens up. Somewhere on its edge, far in the distance, there are dozens of high-rise buildings – in the face of…
How future technology can change our lives
view in the future How will people use technological progress in the future? (Photo: Melanie Gandrya) Protecting the climate without restricting the economy, raising meat without killing animals, and curing…
This applies to tenants and owners
New build apartments in Cologne These buildings were still funded under the KfW program for efficiency houses KfW-55. In the future, a resource passport is to become an important part…
Coalition committee to settle dispute over combustion car
Ministers needing clarification Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP, left) in conversation with Environment Minister Steffi Lemke (B90/Greens). (Photo: Getty Images) Berlin The dispute within the government over the end…
Energy prices: Habeck advocates an immediate surcharge for children
Robert Habeck “It’s primarily fossil inflation, if you will.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) has also spoken out in favor of an immediate surcharge for children…
Environment Minister is reprimanded by the coalition partner
Steffi Lemke “Perfectly legitimate to use forms of civil disobedience as well.” (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke has not been in office long, so she is causing…
Baerbock’s climate protection expert is met with skepticism in business
Jennifer Morgan (left) and Annalena Baerbock Is the new government commissioner for climate also the right one for the climate? (Photo: action press) Berlin You don’t hear any loud complaints,…
Auto expert criticizes “hurricanes of resistance”
Berlin The director of the CAR Center Automotive Research, Ferdinand Dudenhöffer, sees the new delays in the start of regular production at the Tesla factory in Grünheide as a negative…
Defense industry fears for its future
Brussels The furore surrounding the EU Commission’s “green” taxonomy, a classification system for financial markets, has not yet subsided. Nevertheless, preparations are already underway in Brussels for a project that…
Defense industry fears for its future
Brussels The furore surrounding the EU Commission’s “green” taxonomy, a classification system for financial markets, has not yet subsided. Nevertheless, preparations are already underway in Brussels for a project that…
Car manufacturers pass on the plug-in risk to car customers
Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid (Photo: Kia Motors Germany GmbH) The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) has never been more than a fix for the traditional auto industry. Manufacturers and suppliers were forced…
Funding for solar power from farmland planned
Solar system on fields and meadows Solar systems on open spaces are often found on conversion or industrial areas, polluted areas or former military premises. (Photo: imago images/Arnulf Hettrich) Berlin…
Chemical industry rejects state protective shield
Brussels The chemical industry wants to achieve the transformation to climate neutrality without being protected by trading instruments. “I am vehemently of the opinion that climate protection and competitiveness can…
Climate change & disruption: What is Europe’s position?
The Tagesspiegel, Die Zeit, WirtschaftsWoche and Handelsblatt have joined forces for the second time to discuss with you at the digital annual kick-off event Europe 2022: Where does Germany stand?…
Annalena Baerbock’s mistake for climate policy
New State Secretary and Foreign Minister Jennifer Morgan (left) moves to the Federal Foreign Office. Annalena Baerbock appointed her special representative for international climate policy. (Photo: Getty Images) The outcry…