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Schneider Defends Carbon Pricing Mechanism Against Repeal Attempts
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has strongly opposed recent attempts to repeal CO2 pricing mechanisms. Reiterating his position…
German Farmers Union Demands Suspension of Carbon Pricing Amid Rising Energy Costs From Iran Conflict
Because energy costs are rising as a result of the war in Iran, Joachim Rukwied, president of the German…
Economist Hüther Blasts Merz Over Slashing CO2 Pricing, Calls Carbon Market Essential
Economist Michael Hüther sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for questioning CO₂ pricing.Hüther told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung” (Monday…
Greens Slam Merz’s EU Carbon Trade Overhaul Plans Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Greens, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emission trading system and,…
EU Carbon Border Tax Faces Expert Scrutiny
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), slated to take effect in January, is facing growing criticism…
Germany Needs Rapid Carbon Removal
Germany faces a critical juncture in its climate ambitions, requiring a dramatic escalation of carbon dioxide removal (CDR)…
Germany’s SPD Rejects EU Carbon Pricing Ease
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is staunchly resisting calls for a relaxation of the European Union’s carbon…
EU Carbon Price Faces Expert Doubt
The European Union’s planned implementation of a carbon price for buildings and transportation, set to begin in 2027…
EU Demands 90% Carbon Cut by 2040
The German government, spearheaded by Environment Minister Carsten Schneider, is signaling robust support for the European Commission’s proposed…
Scientists Urge Atmospheric Carbon Removal
A leading climate scientist is advocating for a significant expansion of technologies aimed at removing greenhouse gases directly…
Germany Splits on Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
A developing disagreement within the German federal government centers on the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage…
Green Minister Questions Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer has indicated a cautious approach towards carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology,…
Heidelberg Materials Seeks Green Light for Carbon Storage
Heidelberg Materials, Europe’s largest cement producer, is urging the incoming German government to swiftly establish regulations and approvals…