A controversial discussion paper from Munich Technical University on the climate balance of electric cars has sparked debate, as it highlights the extensive CO₂ emissions during production and operation, questioning who truly benefits from the limitation to local emission-free operations. (translated)
The CO2 emissions in Austria have increased by 0.7 percent in 2025 according to the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, raising renewed concerns about achieving EU climate targets and the need for additional measures in all sectors. (translated)
Austria's CO2 emissions have increased by 0.7 percent in 2025, marking a turning point after three years of decline, primarily due to higher emissions in the building sector resulting from a colder winter. (translated)
Austria is expected to miss the EU climate target for 2025, as greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 0.7 percent to 67.1 million tons due to a cold winter and reduced hydropower. (translated)
The article discusses the controversies surrounding Markus Söder's call for an end to the EU ban on combustion engines, supported by a controversial study from the Technical University of Munich, which attributes only 41 percent less CO₂ emissions to electric cars over their lifecycle, and notes that the true challenge for the German automotive industry is not the EU ban starting in 2035, but the competition from Chinese manufacturers. (translated)
Merke: BEV sind laut @TU_Muenchen eine „gefährliche Klimastrategie“, nicht etwa, weil sie mehr CO₂ verursachen als Verbrenner, sondern weil sie trotz deutlich geringerer Emissionen nicht zu 100 % CO₂ frei sind. Nach diesem Maßstab gibt es allerdings gar keine Klimaschutzmaßnahmen! #Klimaschutz #CO2 #Nachhaltigkeit
Are electric cars really not climate-neutral as claimed? A study from the Technical University of Munich dismantles the subsidy fairy tale of alleged zero emissions. (translated)
Germany could, according to calculations by a think tank, miss its climate target for 2026, as the permissible annual values might be exceeded despite a slight decline in emissions due to economic and price-related effects. (translated)
Worldwide, mountain glaciers are losing mass due to the ongoing #globalwarming mainly caused by emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. Permafrost is thawing, making the mountain landscape more unstable. (translated)
Austria plans to lift the storage ban on CO₂ to reduce emissions through Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), which could be crucial for the goal of climate neutrality by 2040, despite criticism from environmental organizations. (translated)
As part of the new climate law, the Austrian government plans to abolish the CO2 storage ban, which is celebrated by supporters as a necessary "future technology" for reducing industrial emissions, but rejected by critics as an expensive "pseudo-solution" that poses serious environmental and cost risks. (translated)
The Austrian federal government plans to introduce CO₂ storage technologies to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, while this measure is criticized by environmental organizations and deemed overdue by the cement industry; although the process could contribute to the reduction of unavoidable emissions, it is under discussion regarding its economic viability and sustainability. (translated)
The Austrian government plans to lift the ban on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) to store CO2 emissions from industry, especially cement production, which is considered a key measure for climate protection by the industry, while the law is currently under coordination and broad industrial application does not seem realistic before 2040. (translated)
Klimaneutralität 2045 ist teurer Selbstbetrug! Deutschland verursacht rund 1,5 % der weltweiten CO₂-Emissionen – und zahlt dafür Billionen, riskiert die Deindustrialisierung und schafft damit null zusätzlichen Klimaschutz. Während China und Indien ihre meist schmutzigeren Industrien massiv ausbauen, das Öl und Gas verbrauchen, welches wir einsparen und so zugleich unsere Anteile am Weltmarkt auffressen, opfert die deutsche Bundesregierung mit geradezu religiöser Inbrunst Arbeitsplätze, Wohlstand und Versorgungssicherheit einem Klimagott, den es gar nicht gibt – für ein ideologisches Ziel, das technisch und ökonomisch von Anfang an nicht zu erreichen war und ist. #Klimaschutz #Deutschland #CO2Emissionen
The new climate law in Austria aims to become climate-neutral by 2040 but has faced numerous criticisms while the government wants to create the legal framework for a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. (translated)
Stefah Rahmstorf: „„Der Klimawandel geht aber immer weiter: Wir werden immer häufiger solche Hitzesommer erleben, solange wir nicht die Emissionen auf null bringen.“ Kurz gesagt: Stefan Rahmtorf ist kein Forscher, sondern ein fanatischer Extremist. Denn „Emissionen auf null“ heißt Pol-Pot-Gesellschaft, Tod, Diktatur, Hunger und Not. https://t.co/Sw6ZWVFp1X via @welt #Klimawandel #Emissionen #Hitzesommer
The article emphasizes that climate protection measures, such as green cities and well-insulated buildings, not only contribute to reducing emissions but can also effectively protect against the growing impacts of heat. (translated)
A new study shows that the increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) leads to a significant rise in emissions from coal, oil, and gas, further fueling climate change, while the benefits of a clean energy transition are being questioned. (translated)
The article highlights the political dispute over the construction of seven wind turbines in the Teutoburg Forest, which the AfD uses for its anti-wind energy agenda by linking the conflict with issues of home and culture and warning of the possible negative effects of their energy policy, while experts warn not only of higher emissions and rising electricity prices but also point out that the party is primarily concerned with political mobilization. (translated)
Amazon is investing in Texas to build the largest gas power plant in the USA with 35 turbines to supply its AI data centers with energy independently of the public power grid, while the project is criticized for its potential CO₂ emissions of over 33 million tons per year and its impact on energy costs for the population. (translated)
