Feb 22, 2025 · The tiny ice in­hab­it­ants darken the gla­cier sur­face and can thus ac­cel­er­ate its melt­ing. Tiny algae

2 days ago · The planned phase-out of petrol and diesel cars from 2035 is causing controversy in Germany. A new policy brief by research institutes in Germany, England, Canada and Switzerland suggests that the EU’s phase-out policy could strengthen – not weaken – Germany’s automotive sector.The briefing provides valuable impetus for the political debate in the run-up to the federal elections and ...

Jan 27, 2025 · New study on the impact of climate extremes on (future) water security. Extreme climate events endanger groundwater quality and stability, when rain water evades natural purification processes in the soil.

Dec 28, 2024 · First-of-its-kind IEA analysis shows complex interplay between energy, industrial and trade policies as countries seek to

Feb 15, 2025 · The Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which came into force in 2000, triggered an unprecedented boom in the installation of renewable energies in Germany and encouraged dozens of other countries to follow suit. The success of the EEG was not only noticeable in installations, but also in ...

Feb 18, 2025 · The number of future large-scale solar and wind power plants rose by a fifth last year. However, the world’s richest countries account for only a fraction of the new builds, according to a new report from the Global Energy Monitor (GEM).

Feb 18, 2025 · Increase in electricity consumption through 2027 expected to average around 4% annually, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres. The world’s electricity consumption is forecast to rise at its fastest pace in …

Dec 18, 2024 · CFS will independently finance, build, own, and operate the grid-scale fusion power plant in Chesterfield County,

Feb 20, 2025 · A new way of creating hydrogen, which eliminates direct CO₂ emissions at source, has been developed by an international team of scientists. The process reacts hydrogen-rich and sustainably sourced bioethanol taken from agricultural waste with water at just 270°C using a new bimetallic catalyst.

Jan 11, 2025 · With good news from the previous year, 2025 got off to a good start: Last year, over a million new solar systems were installed in Germany, similar to 2023. In this country, the national climate protection target for 2024 was achieved, but the EU target was slightly missed. The expansion of solar ...