… most renewable energy projects, whereas other projects such as new coal-fired power plants are clearly incompatible. Gas-fired power plants are potentially compatible with the 2-degree limit provided they are … projects which are difficult to classify, for example investments in gas-fired power plants or transport infrastructure. In some cases, it is not yet possible to …

… Agreement on climate change, global demand for climate protection goods like wind power stations will increase. However, the competition won't rest, which is why … protection goods has tripled over the last decade. Production in Germany's solar power industry collapsed by more than 50 percent in 2013, which was offset only somewhat by growth in areas such as wind power, wastewater treatment and measurement, control and regulation technology. In …

… DEHSt annual report shows more emissions from coal combustion Emissions from coal-powered plants rose in 2022 Source: blumenkind - Fotolia In 2022, the approximately … of the EU ETS, averaging over 80 euros per emission allowance, many coal-fired power plants were more economical to operate than gas-fired power plants. That is …

… major cuts Good for the climate: Germany replacing coal-based electricity with more power from wind and sun Source: Teteline / Fotolia.com Germany emitted a total of … factors led to this reduction: (1) a reduced use of emission-intensive coal-fired power plants in favour of gas-fired power plants. In addition to low world market prices for gas, the successful reform …

… welfare and social criteria also analysed For the current study, the assessment tool was expanded to include social aspects (labour and human rights in the supply … of Nuremberg. The FiBL had already developed a scientifically based assessment tool for the UBA in 2022 to record and evaluate the environmental performance of food retail companies. This tool was expanded in the current study to include the sustainability dimensions of …

… is largely due to the lower use of cooling water in conventional coal and nuclear power plants. However, other water usages (e.g. cooling of data centres, hydrogen … is largely due to the lower use of cooling water in conventional coal and nuclear power plants. However, other water usages (e.g. cooling of data centres, hydrogen …

… and have undesirable effects there Pharmaceutical products are essential tools in modern medicine and are present in our daily lives. Many of us take … process Concepts and mitigation strategies … Pharmaceutical products are essential tools in modern medicine and are present in our daily lives. Many of us take …

… electricity –for the first time more than the output of lignite and hard coal-fired power plants combined. Photovoltaic energy also played a significant role in the … of the year. New record highs were set as a result of the great number of new solar power units installed early in the year plus sustained periods of sunny weather. As a result, electricity production from solar power installations was six percent higher than in the same period of the previous …

… gas emissions by 2030, compared to 2014. This means that more than half of the power generation capacity of hard coal and lignite power plants will have to be cut by 2030." UBA proposed a number of ways to phase out coal power back in January 2017, for example imposing surcharges on fossil fuels such as …

… are becoming increasingly important in the wake of climate change, for example wind power plants. Insurance companies can also increase their adaptability by … are becoming increasingly important in the wake of climate change, for example wind power plants. Insurance companies can also increase their adaptability by …

… as priority or restricted areas in terms of spatial planning. Spatial planning tools such as regional green belts and green corridors which can benefit ecological … as priority or restricted areas in terms of spatial planning. Spatial planning tools such as regional green belts and green corridors which can benefit ecological …

… cypress). In addition to forest conversion, forest firebreaks, forest fire wound strips and forest fire bars as classic precautionary measures help to reduce the … cypress). In addition to forest conversion, forest firebreaks, forest fire wound strips and forest fire bars as classic precautionary measures help to reduce the …