In the first half of 2024, the EU generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than from fossil fuels for the first time. Wind and solar energy contributed 30 percent of European electricity generation. Fossil fuels accounted for 27 percent, 17 percent less year-on-year. These are the findings of a recent study by the think […]
On Monday, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) launched the preliminary process for the second round of the so-called carbon contracts for difference. Companies wishing to participate in this round must submit the required information by Sept. 30. The associated bidding round is scheduled to take place at the end of […]
Aug. 1 is Earth Overshoot Day – the day the natural resources renewed within a year are used up. So is it time to say goodbye to the idea of growth? Today, Lukas Bayer analyzes the growing relevance of post-growth debates and looks at approaches that advocate less resource and energy consumption and promote sufficiency.The […]
A new study involving the Thünen Institute for Forest Ecosystems concludes that European forests should be supplemented with trees from other regions in the future. Currently, climate change threatens the role of European forests as long-term carbon sinks.Forests and trees are affected by the impacts of climate change. Heatwaves, long drought periods and storms weaken […]
“I am a realist with a slight tendency toward optimism”, says Nils Aldag. Over the years, however, he has taken on the role of an optimist at Sunfire, says the co-founder and CEO of the Dresden-based electrolysis specialist. This sentence fits the 36-year-old very well. Especially because in 2010, when Sunfire was founded, it still […]
It will be the greenest Games ever. Michael Mronz, member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said in the podcast Table.Today the Olympics are to be more sustainable and inclusive than ever before. But when the world looks to Paris, there could be some surprises. Paris wants to set new standards. But there are some […]
In this issue, we focus on the global politics of climate. In the US, Kamala Harris will most likely be the Democratic presidential candidate – Bernhard Pötter analyzes how she could shape US climate policy. Another climate policy heavyweight and the world’s largest emitter, China, is currently struggling to reach its new climate target, which […]