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Car toll and general levy could help Germany close public transport's financing gap – report
Mileage-based toll and contributions from groups that indirectly benefit from more trains and buses justified for funding infrastructure, think tanks say
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Mileage-based toll and contributions from groups that indirectly benefit from more trains and buses justified for funding infrastructure, think tanks say
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November 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Car toll and general levy could help Germany close public transport's financing gap – report
Mileage-based toll and contributions from groups that indirectly benefit from more trains and buses justified for funding infrastructure, think tanks say
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Mileage-based toll and contributions from groups that indirectly benefit from more trains and buses justified for funding infrastructure, think tanks say
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/car-tol...
Notification period to cut off German gas grid users should be halved to 5 years – association
Local utilities group says transformation plans make longer waiting time impractical for many municipalities
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Local utilities group says transformation plans make longer waiting time impractical for many municipalities
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Notification period to cut off German gas grid users should be halved to 5 years – association
Local utilities group says transformation plans make longer waiting time impractical for many municipalities
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Local utilities group says transformation plans make longer waiting time impractical for many municipalities
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Average German household spends 0.4% of net income on national CO2 price for heating and transport – analysis
Poorer households relatively more burdened, but cost redistribution compensates large part of disparity
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Poorer households relatively more burdened, but cost redistribution compensates large part of disparity
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November 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Average German household spends 0.4% of net income on national CO2 price for heating and transport – analysis
Poorer households relatively more burdened, but cost redistribution compensates large part of disparity
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Poorer households relatively more burdened, but cost redistribution compensates large part of disparity
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Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines, industry-sponsored analysis finds
Collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed, meaning "environmentally sound expansion of offshore wind energy works," association says
bwo-offshorewind.de/en/pressemit...
Collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed, meaning "environmentally sound expansion of offshore wind energy works," association says
bwo-offshorewind.de/en/pressemit...
Press release: Study shows: Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines – BWO – German Offshore Wind Energy Association
Wind energy at sea supplies clean electricity for a sustainable Germany and is already a mainstay of the energy transition. They are characterized by large amounts of electricity, constant energy production, low costs and high acceptance.
bwo-offshorewind.de
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Migratory birds almost completely avoid wind turbines, industry-sponsored analysis finds
Collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed, meaning "environmentally sound expansion of offshore wind energy works," association says
bwo-offshorewind.de/en/pressemit...
Collision risk is significantly lower than previously assumed, meaning "environmentally sound expansion of offshore wind energy works," association says
bwo-offshorewind.de/en/pressemit...
EU and Africa Union leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit
Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged as a battleground for its critical minerals and energy potential
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Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged as a battleground for its critical minerals and energy potential
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EU and Africa Union leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit
Leaders from the Europe and Africa met in Angola on Monday at a summit marking 25 years of EU-African Union relations. Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged…
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November 25, 2025 at 9:16 AM
EU and Africa Union leaders talk trade and minerals in Angola summit
Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged as a battleground for its critical minerals and energy potential
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Europe is the biggest source of direct foreign investment in Africa, which has emerged as a battleground for its critical minerals and energy potential
www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Why hosting the UN climate summit in the Amazon was so important, despite the disappointing outcome
For the first time, the annual climate summit was held in Amazonia, a place at the frontline of climate change
For the first time, the annual climate summit was held in Amazonia, a place at the frontline of climate change
Why hosting the UN climate summit in the Amazon was so important, despite the disappointing outcome
The realities of climate and land use change are jarringly obvious in Amazonia.
theconversation.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Why hosting the UN climate summit in the Amazon was so important, despite the disappointing outcome
For the first time, the annual climate summit was held in Amazonia, a place at the frontline of climate change
For the first time, the annual climate summit was held in Amazonia, a place at the frontline of climate change
Battery-electric cars accounted for 16.4% of new registrations in EU in first ten months of 2025
Combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.6%, down from 46.3% in 2024
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Combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.6%, down from 46.3% in 2024
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New car registrations: +1.4% in October 2025 year-to-date; battery-electric 16.4% market share
By October 2025 year-to-date (YTD), new EU car registrations increased by 1.4% compared to the same period last year, marking the fourth consecutive month of growth.
www.acea.auto
November 25, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Battery-electric cars accounted for 16.4% of new registrations in EU in first ten months of 2025
Combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.6%, down from 46.3% in 2024
www.acea.auto/pc-registrat...
Combined market share of petrol and diesel cars fell to 36.6%, down from 46.3% in 2024
www.acea.auto/pc-registrat...
Industry’s role in water resilience: How some lead – and others wreck
Powerful industry actors across the agriculture, energy, mining and chemicals sectors are lobbying the EU Commission to water down vital rules to protect water in Europe
Powerful industry actors across the agriculture, energy, mining and chemicals sectors are lobbying the EU Commission to water down vital rules to protect water in Europe
Industry and water resilience: Who leads - and who wrecks
New report focuses on how powerful industry actors across various sectors are lobbying the Commission to weaken vital EU water protections.
eeb.org
November 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Industry’s role in water resilience: How some lead – and others wreck
Powerful industry actors across the agriculture, energy, mining and chemicals sectors are lobbying the EU Commission to water down vital rules to protect water in Europe
Powerful industry actors across the agriculture, energy, mining and chemicals sectors are lobbying the EU Commission to water down vital rules to protect water in Europe
Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recover
The Belgian farmer suing TotalEnergies over damage caused by climate change
The French oil major denies it is liable for the climate impacts that Hugues Falys has suffered
The French oil major denies it is liable for the climate impacts that Hugues Falys has suffered
The Belgian farmer suing TotalEnergies over damage caused by climate change
The French oil major denies it is liable for the climate impacts that Hugues Falys has suffered.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Belgian farmer suing TotalEnergies over damage caused by climate change
The French oil major denies it is liable for the climate impacts that Hugues Falys has suffered
The French oil major denies it is liable for the climate impacts that Hugues Falys has suffered
How the EU banished its climate demons and salvaged a weak COP30 deal
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year's UN summit
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year's UN summit
How the EU banished its climate demons and salvaged a weak COP30 deal
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year’s U.N. summit.
www.politico.eu
November 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
How the EU banished its climate demons and salvaged a weak COP30 deal
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year's UN summit
The Europeans took a stand but struggled to build a coalition to push for more climate action at this year's UN summit
COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém
COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém - Carbon Brief
A voluntary plan to curb fossil fuels, a goal to triple adaptation finance and new...
www.carbonbrief.org
November 24, 2025 at 7:31 AM
COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #industry #decarbonisation #cement
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #industry #decarbonisation #cement
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
The council of federal state governments in Germany has approved a reform that allows carbon storage under the seabed, enables the buildout of pipelines to transport CO2, and excludes the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) for coal power plants. The vote marked the final green light for Germany’s major law reform to build up CCS.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #industry #decarbonisation #cement
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #industry #decarbonisation #cement
Half of EU budget should contribute to environmental goals – German NGOs
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #climate #EUGreenDeal #emissions #MFF
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #climate #EUGreenDeal #emissions #MFF
November 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Half of EU budget should contribute to environmental goals – German NGOs
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #climate #EUGreenDeal #emissions #MFF
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #climate #EUGreenDeal #emissions #MFF
Germany pledges €1bn to tropical rainforest fund
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #climate #COP30
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #climate #COP30
November 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Germany pledges €1bn to tropical rainforest fund
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #climate #COP30
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #climate #COP30
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #ClimateAction #emissions #carboncapture
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #ClimateAction #emissions #carboncapture
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
The council of federal state governments in Germany has approved a reform that allows carbon storage under the seabed, enables the buildout of pipelines to transport CO2, and excludes the use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) for coal power plants. The vote marked the final green light for Germany’s major law reform to build up CCS.
www.cleanenergywire.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
German carbon storage law reform clears final hurdle
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #ClimateAction #emissions #carboncapture
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #CCS #ClimateAction #emissions #carboncapture
Half of EU budget should contribute to environmental goals – German NGOs
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #MFF #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #MFF #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Half of EU budget should contribute to environmental goals – German NGOs
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #MFF #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/half-eu... #MFF #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal
Germany pledges one billion euros to tropical rainforest fund
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Germany pledges one billion euros to tropical rainforest fund
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
“We are not providing a loan here, nor are we just giving guarantees. We are giving money,” said env min Schneider
www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...
Ribera slams Council's push to delay and rework deforestation rules
The EU executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation
The EU executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation
Ribera slams Council's push to delay and rework deforestation rules | Euractiv
The EU executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation
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November 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Ribera slams Council's push to delay and rework deforestation rules
The EU executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation
The EU executive vice president warns member states are undermining the fight against deforestation
EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
www.reuters.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
EU ready to take stakes in Australian resources projects, trade commissioner says
South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
www.reuters.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:24 AM
South Africa, EU sign critical minerals deal, vow to defend multilateralism
Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade
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November 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Employment in German auto sector at lowest level in over a decade
€11 billion spent EU-wide on fragmented electricity security-of-supply support in 2024
www.acer.europa.eu/news/eu11-bi...
www.acer.europa.eu/news/eu11-bi...
November 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
€11 billion spent EU-wide on fragmented electricity security-of-supply support in 2024
www.acer.europa.eu/news/eu11-bi...
www.acer.europa.eu/news/eu11-bi...
We can't be the losers from unfair competition with China, says German finmin
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November 20, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We can't be the losers from unfair competition with China, says German finmin