A new IEA report shows how much more efficient renewable energies are compared to fossil fuels – and how this growth market will triple by 2035. Despite all efforts in the USA and the EU, China will remain the largest producer of cleantech.
By Bernhard Pötter
The United Arab Emirates, Azerbaijan and Brazil – hosts of the COPs in 2023, 2024 and 2025 – want to increase oil and gas production by more than 30 percent in total by 2035, according to a new report. The main culprits, however, are the industrialized countries.
By Bernhard Pötter
The highest scientific bodies in Germany and China have called for increased efforts to decarbonize all sectors. This includes more research, more cooperation, a carbon price, funding for renewables and CCS, social compensation and more transparency.
By Bernhard Pötter
Smart electricity meters are considered an essential prerequisite for progressing the energy transition, but implementation in Germany lags far behind. A new draft law may also delay the expansion next year.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The British Climate Change Committee advises the UK to adopt an ambitious NDC. It also makes proposals for a carbon budget.
By Lisa Kuner
According to a group of think tanks, COP29 should address topics that are not given enough public attention, such as health, methane, supply chains, and fairness. The accusation is that many negotiators are not up to date with the latest scientific findings.
By Bernhard Pötter
The German Energy Efficient Building Envelope Association expects 0.69% of the building stock to undergo energy-efficient refurbishment this year. Much more would be needed to achieve the climate targets.
By Alexandra Endres
The emissions for which the super-rich are responsible are fueling the climate crisis. This is the conclusion of a recent report. German billionaires are also responsible for huge amounts of emissions.
By Lisa Kuner
In more and more regions around the world, the economy is growing while emissions are falling. This is the result of a new study. But progress is still too slow.
By Alexandra Endres
Three recent reports from UN agencies are sounding the alarm ahead of COP29: Countries' climate plans are inadequate, CO2 emissions are continuing to rise despite all efforts. And the atmosphere is as full of greenhouse gases as it was three to five million years ago. At that time, the sea level was ten meters higher than it is today.
By Bernhard Pötter
