Factsheet: An end to natural gas!

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Factsheet: An end to natural gas!

From Neelke Wagner / 05.02.2024 Comments Disabled

Natural gas is mainly used in electricity and heat production and in the chemical industry. However, it is not a clean energy source, but highly problematic. In this factsheet, we show how big [...]

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Position paper: Plans to expand wood burning for Berlin district heating

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Position paper: Plans to expand wood burning for Berlin district heating

From Leonel / 31.01.2024 Comments Disabled

The Berlin district heating network and nine cogeneration plants in the city were previously operated by the Swedish state-owned company Vattenfall before they were sold to the state of Berlin at the end of 2023. It has been too long [...]

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New commodity boom in Latin America in times of war and climate crisis

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New commodity boom in Latin America in times of war and climate crisis

From Neelke Wagner / 12.12.2023 Comments Disabled

Instead of using the energy crisis as a result of the Russian attack on Ukraine as an additional boost to the domestic energy transition, many Western states, and in particular Germany, turned to Latin America to [...]

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Germany's gas hunger and its effects: International activists report

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Germany's gas hunger and its effects: International activists report

From Neelke Wagner / 26.10.2023 Comments Disabled

Activists from the USA and Germany at a meeting in Berlin. Their common goal is to push for a gas phase-out and to prevent liquefied natural gas infrastructure. Germany, after the end of [...]

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Thinking raw materials and energy transition together

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Thinking raw materials and energy transition together

From Hendrik Schnittker and Michael Reckordt / 12.01.2023 Comments Disabled

To combat climate change, we need to drastically reduce our consumption of raw materials. There is potential for savings in both the automotive and construction sectors. Another challenge is the necessary expansion of renewable energies: [...]

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Green hydrogen – A look at risks and sustainability criteria for German import projects

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Green hydrogen – A look at risks and sustainability criteria for German import projects

From Lisa Steinwandel / 11.01.2023 Comments Disabled

In view of the climate crisis, an energy transition is indispensable. As part of this energy transition, hydrogen is currently in high demand in German and European transformation plans. The German government has launched a National Hydrogen Strategy in 2020.

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Hydrogen and climate justice

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Hydrogen and climate justice

From Hendrik Schnittker and Lisa Steinwandel / 15.12.2022 Comments Disabled

The publication of the conceptual work New Economy makes it clear: ‘Green’ hydrogen from 100% Renewable energies can contribute to a climate-friendly economy if their use is limited and the areas of use are clearly prioritised politically.

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Position paper: Fair mobility for all

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Position paper: Fair mobility for all

From Hendrik Schnittker / 02.12.2022 Comments Disabled

Position paper: Berlin parking policy for climate protection and a livable city The new position paper of the Bündnis Berliner Straßen für Alle is here! We Berliners want a city that is worth living in, where sustainable, equitable [...]

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CETA advice: Group lawsuits against energy transition still possible

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CETA advice: Group lawsuits against energy transition still possible

From Anne Bundschuh / 05.10.2022 Comments Disabled

In its trade policy agenda, the German government agreed at the end of June to ratify the EU trade agreement with Canada (CETA) as soon as possible – on one condition: An interpretation should be given before [...]

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Metals for the energy transition

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Metals for the energy transition

From Michael Reckordt / 05.10.2022 Comments Disabled

Metal consumption of renewable less than fossil energy production Energy production, whether fossil or renewable, requires large amounts of metals. Industry and politics are taking advantage of the projected increase in metal demand for the...

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