2024-10-01 23:55:09
Energie
Sustainability
Climate Change

Germany's Climate Goals: Urgent Need for Acceleration

A recent study by the Bertelsmann Foundation highlights that Germany is lagging behind in its efforts to transition to clean energy, transport, and heating compared to other European countries. Denmark and Norway are making significant strides, suggesting that full decarbonization by mid-century is achievable.

In contrast, Germany and the UK are not on track to complete their transition to renewable electricity, heat, and transport in time. The study, conducted with the Potsdam Institute for Sustainability, underscores the need for better coordination of political goals, regulations, and infrastructure changes.

Germany's progress is hindered by inadequate power grid expansion and slow adoption of electric vehicles due to high costs and insufficient charging infrastructure. To meet its climate goals, Germany must accelerate its exit from gas and oil heating and double the annual installation of heat pumps.

Enhanced policies, state subsidies, and public awareness are essential to drive these changes and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

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Technology Expert Anders Indset - Germany is 0:5 down at halftime - now they have to go on the attack

Technology
Economy
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Environment
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Germany is making significant progress in expanding the charging infrastructure for electric cars. This is revealed by new figures from the Federal Network Agency.
gmx
1. Oktober 2024 um 16:05

Cabinet approves amendment to the Renewable Energy Act

Environment
Politics
Cabinet approves amendment to the Renewable Energy Act
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taz
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Climate Neutrality in Europe: Germany is Too Slow

Environment
Politics
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Denmark has strengths in policy coordination, evidence-based policymaking, and civil society involvement. Germany needs to expand its grid infrastructure, accelerate approval procedures, and increase acceptance for the energy transition in order to achieve its climate goals.
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