Tag: environmental Protection
Commitment to more climate protection – China no longer wants to build new coal-fired power plants abroad
new York In his speech at the UN general debate on climate change, China’s head of state Xi Jinping urged more efforts to reduce emissions. He announced: “China will step…
What climate protection changes in flying
Frankfurt Regardless of how the general election will end in a few days, one thing is already certain: The issue of climate protection will determine politics in the coming years.…
CDU, Greens and FDP: The election programs in the climate check
Dusseldorf Germany is still a long way from being climate neutral. A lot still has to happen by 2045. But how do the big parties plan to do it? Who…
Why approval processes take so long
Berlin The damage caused by the flood disaster was enormous: in the Ahr Valley, which was particularly affected by the heavy rain, roads were destroyed or severely damaged, and 60…
EnBW boss Frank Mastieux calls for more speed
Frank Mastiaux The EnBW boss will stop next year. He is no longer aiming for a new CEO position at a large corporation. (Photo: picture alliance / dpa) Dusseldorf EnBW…
EnBW boss Frank Mastieux calls for more speed
Frank Mastiaux The EnBW boss will stop next year. He is no longer aiming for a new CEO position at a large corporation. (Photo: picture alliance / dpa) Dusseldorf A…
These companies are fighting climate change together with Bill Gates
Bill Gates The billionaire’s climate initiative gets support. (Photo: AP) Bill Gates’ “Breakthrough Energy” project receives billions in support from business: seven large companies want to help make climate-friendly technologies…
Why the instrument fails to act as a guide
coal-fired power station Companies exploit weaknesses in the emissions trading system. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf In theory, the model of European emissions trading makes sense to everyone: Companies that are particularly…
Why RWE even earns from rising CO2 prices
Dusseldorf At first glance, the coal division is just a nuisance for RWE. The exit is sealed, and Germany’s number one coal company must gradually wind up its power plants…
How an entrepreneur reaches his limit
The Kröner-strength company in Ibbenbüren The company produces starch for food and adhesives. (Photo: Kröner-GmbH) Brussels, Berlin You can’t tell from the white flakes that Götz Kröner produces in Ibbenbüren…
UBS European boss Christl Novakovic in an interview about sustainable investments
Christl Novakovic Government subsidies for renewable energy are part of the problem. (Photo: UBS) Ms. Novakovic, in your opinion, what is a sustainable investment – and what is not?That is…
Nuclear power comeback? France is putting Germany under pressure
Berlin, Brussels, Paris Union Chancellor candidate Armin Laschet formulated a thought in the second television debate on the federal election that he was apparently unsure of himself. Germany made a…
Interview with the Union’s candidate for Chancellor: Armin Laschet: “Silicon Valley was not created through bans”
The Union’s candidate for chancellor about his chances in the federal election, the tax plan for climate protection and growth – and his European strategy. .
Von der Leyen finds clear words
Brussels Some things in the European Union seem a bit copied from role models in the USA. The US President regularly gives a “State of the Union” speech. In the…
Speech on climate protection, digitization and co
Ursula von der Leyen will give her second speech on the State of the European Union this Wednesday (from 9 a.m.) in the European Parliament. In addition to the consequences…
Oatly and Nestlé: Food companies develop climate labels
Oat milk from Oatly The manufacturer is working on its own climate label. (Photo: Unsplash) Berlin How much sugar, fat and salt is there in a food? Since last year,…
Ex-manager Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath becomes a board member at BP
Dusseldorf. Three weeks ago, Anja-Isabel Dotzenrath surprised everyone by saying goodbye to RWE. After just one and a half years, she resigned from the position of head of the future…
ESG and DAX reform: step backwards instead of modernization
Philine Erfurt Sandhu The author is a lecturer at the Berlin School of Economics and Law. (Photo: press photo) A historic reform of the Dax comes into force on September…
“In politics, it is the doubters dominate”
Berlin Sebastian Schels is too belittling the term “climate change”. The managing partner of Ratisbona Handelsimmobilien considers “climate catastrophe” to be more appropriate. And that’s also the reason why he…
In future, the federal government will buy in a climate-neutral way
Berlin The federal government wants to set a good example in procurement and focus on the aspect of climate neutrality when awarding public contracts. The federal cabinet plans to adopt…