The energy transition is lame: more gas heating, more combustion cars

The energy transition is lame: more gas heating, more combustion cars

The tracker shows light and shadow: less consumption of fossil energy due to the energy crisis, tentatively positive signs in the expansion of renewable energy capacity, electric cars and heat pumps, but not fast enough. However, the energy transition is not yet on track when it comes to phasing out fossil fuels in the heating … Read more

Experts argue against ban on gas and oil heating systems and propose high carbon price as alternative

The traffic light parties have been arguing about the heat transition for months. They want to pass the heating law before the summer break. However, one open point of contention remains: Do only gas and oil heating systems have to be banned? Or is it enough to simply introduce a high carbon price? Neither, say … Read more

Companies demand courage in sustainable transformation

Frankfurt German insurers want to play an important role in the sustainable transformation of the economy. As institutional investors, they have recently made great efforts to make their investments more climate-neutral and to align them with ecological, social and ethical criteria (ESG). In the insurance business, on the other hand, brokers and companies still see … Read more

The US prepares a ‘coup’ for the energy sector in Mexico – El Financiero

The United States Trade Representative (USTR), Katherine Tai, will announce this Wednesday the request for dispute resolution consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Treaty (T-MEC), since she considers that Mexico’s energy policy it violates the trade agreement and harms the investments of US companies, according to high-level Mexican sources who had access to a … Read more

Saving is rewarded with money: this is how Habeck wants to reduce gas consumption

Saving is rewarded with money So Habeck wants to reduce gas consumption By Max Borowski 6/20/2022, 4:52 p.m – Russia is starting to turn off the gas supply to Europe. In order not to be blackmailed, Germany urgently needs to save gas. Among other things, companies should be paid for saving. Experts call for similar … Read more

Switzerland and Italy are considering climate-neutral train services

By 2050, rail traffic between Switzerland and Italy should be climate-neutral. The transport ministers of both countries spoke via video conference. Switzerland and Italy are considering climate-neutral train services. – Keystone Ad the essentials in brief Train traffic between Italy and Switzerland should be climate-neutral by 2050. Sommaruga and her Italian counterpart discussed this at … Read more

Report: Critical shortage of metals for the green shift

Over the next 15 years, Europe may face a critical metal shortage if it does not succeed in securing new access to mines and increased capacity for refining metals, such as smelters.according to a report from the Belgian university KU Leuven, prepared on behalf of Eurometaux, a European industry association for metal producers. But recycling … Read more

Stagflation ante portas – now it’s time to take countermeasures

Federal Chancellor Scholz and Minister of Finance Lindner (r.) The traffic light coalition has already taken the first steps towards relief, but it cannot stop there. – (Photo: Reuters) – – – – The German Council of Economic Experts has significantly lowered its economic forecast and is warning of a recession in Germany. But this … Read more

Interview with Apple sustainability boss Lisa Jackson

The newly acquired suppliers have undertaken to ensure that a total of nine gigawatts of new production capacity for renewable energies is created, according to the group. In an interview with Handelsblatt, Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president for the environment, politics and social initiatives, said there were still hundreds left. “But we were able to … Read more

Australia plans to supply green hydrogen from 2023

Berlin The Australian entrepreneur Andrew Forrest wants to enter the production of green hydrogen on a large industrial scale in the short term. German companies could be among the first buyers as early as 2023. “Our goal is to be able to deliver at least 15 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030. We … Read more