Focus on Govt of Germany
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
‘Dark lull’ in German energy transition sparks political debate
As Germany heads to elections, winter weather's impact on green energy has spiked electricity prices, fueling political debate.
Automaking countries press EU to relax rules on CO2 fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said it did not make sense to add to the difficulties the industry faces.
‘Climate Impact Auctions’ a results-driven approach to climate finance
What if climate finance could make a bigger impact with fewer resources? This IRPP report proposes a results-based finance model.
As Trump returns, China seizes chance for climate mantle
With Trump expected to take the U.S. out of climate diplomacy, China positions itself as a global climate leader at COP29.
Germany to bury nuclear waste but toxic dispute unresolved
Radioactive waste will be encased in concrete for an eternity at Germany's Konrad site — but some have raised safety concerns.
German car industry transformation could cost 186,000 jobs by 2035, study finds
A study warns the German car industry could lose 186,000 jobs by 2035, with 46,000 already gone due to the EV transition.
Volkswagen labour chief sounds alarm on mass layoffs, three German plant closures
Volkswagen to close three German factories and lay off thousands, increasing pressure on the government amid economic woes.
Sif publishes whitepaper: ‘What shade would you like your green steel? Comparing different low-emission steel standards’
October 23 2024 The term "green steel" is rapidly gaining popularity, but what does it actually mean? While the promise of green steel...
Top EU countries spend $45 billion subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, study says
The EU's five biggest members spend 42 billion euros annually subsidizing fossil-fuel company cars, according to a recent study.
