Last summer, industries subject to the ETS paid prices of around €50 per ton of CO2 emitted for their emission allowances – a previously unattained record. For years, the price bobbed around at less than €10 before it began to gradually rise at the beginning of 2018. Forecasts at the time assumed that prices would […]
In the dispute over the inclusion of natural gas and nuclear power in the EU taxonomy, French MEP Pascal Canfin (Renew) has submitted his own compromise proposal to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. This proposes labeling both natural gas and nuclear energy as sustainable business activities. France’s President Emmanuel Macron supports such a solution.However, […]
Most rechargeable batteries are either non-replaceable or non-repairable, resulting in shorter product life, more e-waste, and the loss of battery raw materials. This is the finding of a study by the European Environmental Bureau (EEB) in collaboration with the activist campaign Right to Repair and researchers from the University of Lund in southern Sweden.42 percent […]
Vehicles powered by e-fuels emit no less toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx) than cars powered by conventional fossil fuels, according to emissions tests. The tests were carried out by the research institute IFP Energies Nouvelles and commissioned by the environmental umbrella organization Transport and Environment (T&E), which has summarized the test results in a report.For the […]
European chemicals association Cefic on Thursday called on the EU Commission to work with industry on the transition to climate neutrality for the sector. The upcoming EU chemicals strategy for sustainability presents Europe’s fourth-largest industry with a crossroads, the association said. An impact analysis prompted by Cefic found that the new legislation could result in […]
Maritime transport is considered the most difficult sector to decarbonize in the transport sector. Similar to aviation, electrification is not (yet) a solution due to the lack of battery technologies with sufficient capacity. Alternative lower-emission propulsion options such as hydrogen, synthetic fuels, or ammonia are being tested but are not yet marketable. However, the maritime […]
The rumor has been around for weeks, but since Tuesday, it’s official: Patrick Graichen is moving from the think tank Agora Energiewende to Robert Habeck’s Ministry of Economics and Climate Change. As State Secretary, he will accompany Germany’s transformation to climate neutrality. This is a task that he has been calling on politicians to implement […]
The British competition watchdog is demanding that Facebook sell its GIF database provider Giphy. The CMA said this would protect millions of users and support competition and innovation in the online advertising market on Tuesday, explaining its decision. The deal, announced in May 2020, has already seen a potential rival disappear from the market.US group […]
Let’s not kid ourselves, there is the threat of another lockdown this winter – but probably only for the unvaccinated. The federal and state governments will decide on Thursday about far-reaching COVID measures: Area-wide 2G and contact restrictions for the unvaccinated are considered likely. But also ghost games and closed bars for all, at least […]
Minister-designate for the Economy and Climate Robert Habeck is ordering his house even before the Greens vote on the coalition agreement with the SPD and FDP. The experienced finance and budget politician and former Hamburg environmental senator Anja Hajduk will become the vice chancellor’s head of office and coordinator, a Green spokeswoman confirmed on Tuesday.As […]