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Lukas Knigge

Lukas Knigge Published: August 24th, 2021

Altmaier holds out prospect of hydrogen cooperation with Ukraine

During his visit to Kyiv, German Economics Minister Peter Altmaier (CDU) promised to support Ukraine’s green transformation through close cooperation. However, he left open the extent of this cooperation. Altmaier merely mentioned that German companies could invest in Ukraine and that the import of hydrogen is also conceivable.The reason for Altmaier’s visit was talks with […]

Lukas Knigge Published: August 24th, 2021

Hydrogen economy laboratory opened

The PtX Lab Lausitz was opened in Cottbus on Monday. The lab is intended to support politics, industry and research in making innovations in hydrogen-based fuels marketable more quickly. On the one hand, this involves technical aspects, such as how PtX fuels can be produced sustainably. Another focus will be creating the economic and legal […]

Lukas Knigge Published: August 19th, 2021

Future fund for automotive industry takes shape

The German government has launched a €1 billion Future Fund for the period up to 2025 to support the transformation in the automotive industry and safeguard jobs. The aim is for the German automotive industry to build the climate-friendly cars of the future, create new jobs and maintain value creation, said Finance Minister Olaf Scholz […]

Lukas Knigge Published: August 19th, 2021

Is the EU fit for the 1.5-degree target?

In April, the EU Parliament and Council agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030. Finally, in July, the Commission presented concrete proposals for a climate-friendly economy with the “Fit for 55” legislative package. It is intended to be Europe’s contribution to meeting the 1.5-degree target of the Paris climate agreement.After the […]

Lukas Knigge Published: August 18th, 2021

Every change needs courageous people to step forward and show the world that it is possible. In the case of Rathlin Island, there are even 150 brave people. The entire population of this small island, barely ten kilometers from the Northern Irish mainland, has one big goal: carbon neutrality by the end of the decade.In […]