Tag: pollution-climate
Blockchain: The “Crypto-Climate-Technocracy” Doesn’t Work
With Web 3.0, blockchains and cryptocurrencies, everything is supposed to be different again. Decentralized networking ensures transparency and a change in consumer awareness. Also when it comes to containing climate…
Digital currencies come under pressure as Bitcoin falls below $40,000
The financial regulator Bafin has private investors in mind Risks of investing in crypto assets and investment tips on social media. Enthusiastic reports about Bitcoin, Ether and Co. were circulating…
The new costs for tenants and landlords
Reward for energetic renovation Homeowners with poorly renovated buildings have to be prepared for higher loads. (Photo: imago images/Westend61) Frankfurt So far it’s just a declaration of intent. In the…
Climate toll gives the state treasury extra billions
road tolls Trucks will soon have to pay a toll to protect the climate. The carriers don’t like that at all. (Photo: imago images/Rupert Oberhäuser) Berlin Federal Finance Minister Christian…
This is how Robert Habeck wants to relieve tenants
Berlin According to information from the Handelsblatt, the federal government has agreed on key points to relieve tenants of CO2 pricing. “With the speedy agreement, the government is proposing a…
Industry demands investment aid from politicians
Munich, Dusseldorf The steel industry is pushing for investment security on the way to green steel. “The political framework for investments worth billions has yet to be created,” said Hans…
Industry demands investment aid from politicians
Thyssen Krupp blast furnaces in Duisburg At the Handelsblatt annual conference “Zukunft Stahl”, the German steel producers are demanding more help from politicians. (Photo: imago images / Jochen Tack) Munich,…
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…
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…
Neal Stephenson on Tech & the Metaverse
Neal Stephenson The author coined the term metaverse 30 years ago in his cult book “Snow Crash”. (Photo: Shutterstock) San Francisco Bay Area The science fiction author Neal Stephenson coined…
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…
“The economy is holding its breath” – DIHK lowers forecast for this year
Metal processing company The shortage of skilled workers weighs on the mood of entrepreneurs. (Photo: dpa) Berlin High energy and raw material prices as well as delivery bottlenecks are clouding…
The CO2 price is scratching the 100 euro mark
Berlin For months, the price for CO2 certificates in the European Emissions Trading System (ETS) has only known one direction: it is rising. This week it even scratched the EUR…
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,…
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…