Tag: pollution-climate
Economy puts traffic lights under pressure to act
Russwurm considers precisely these plans to be too unambitious. “Halving the length of procedures is not enough if the government is to achieve its goals, meet schedules and secure necessary…
The pursuit of energy independence is an illusion
energy National solutions to a global problem? (Photo: dpa) For years, experts have been calling for fossil fuels to become more expensive, the coal phase-out to be brought forward and…
Scholz warns Russia in the Ukraine conflict
Olaf Scholz The Chancellor hopes for a solution to the Ukraine conflict. (Photo: AP) Berlin Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned Russia to ensure de-escalation on the border with Ukraine. “The…
Betting on the price of the climate
Jänschwalde lignite-fired power plant in Brandenburg In addition to the highly visible vapor, the plant also emits a lot of invisible CO2. (Photo: dpa) Cologne The days when companies can…
Ikea’s sustainability step backwards: CO2 emissions increased in 2021
Dusseldorf Ikea has set itself high goals on the way to more sustainability. The furniture giant wants to become climate-positive by 2030. In absolute figures, the Swedes want to reduce…
A reality check on Robert Habeck’s climate plans
Berlin The new federal government wants to speed up the climate change: The expansion of wind and solar systems as well as the power grid should finally be accelerated. But…
Oil could become scarce at times
oil production Despite climate change, the demand for fossil raw materials continues to rise. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A year ago, given the business forecasts under pressure from the energy transition,…
Oil could become scarce at times
oil production Despite climate change, the demand for fossil raw materials continues to rise. (Photo: dpa) Berlin A year ago, given the business forecasts under pressure from the energy transition,…
Transport Minister Volker Wissing: Climate protection means freedom
In the past week, Volker Wissing has not only excited his own party, but also the entire mobility industry – especially the automotive industry. The first Federal Transport Minister of…
IG-BCE boss Vassiliadis calls for quick relief for the industry
Michael Vasiliadis The IG-BCE boss calls for a reliable energy transition. (Photo: imago images/Rainer Weisflog) Berlin According to the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union (IG BCE), the acceleration of…
Transport Minister Wissing and RWE CEO Krebber at the Handelsblatt Energy Summit
Dusseldorf The announcements of the new federal government in terms of energy transition are big: By 2030, the traffic light wants to get out of coal – eight years earlier…
The economics minister should only take calculated risks
Climate Protection Minister Robert Habeck has presented a massive emergency program for the green conversion of the country. (Photo: dpa) Greenflation was still a taboo topic recently. Now the price…
Covestro secures large quantities from Australia
Production at the Covestro site in Dormagen The group needs hydrogen for the production of foams. (Photo: Covestro) Berlin, Dusseldorf In German industry, the race for green hydrogen is picking…