Wind turbine scrap is becoming a persistent problem – rotor blades are piling up, recycling doesn’t exist
Wind turbine scrap will become a key waste management issue in the energy transition in the coming years. Since 2020, […]
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Climate impact of hydrogen trucks – study warns against green promises and costly missteps
Trucks consume around one-fifth of the world’s total oil, and at the same time, EU heavy goods vehicles are responsible
Cyberattack on Poland’s energy system – government reports near-blackout
Poland successfully thwarted a cyberattack on its energy system at the end of December, according to the government. The power
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Schwäbisch Gmünd: 60% increase in district heating and a €30 million deficit at the municipal utilities
In Schwäbisch Gmünd, the Bettringen district heating network is becoming a financial burden. Following a planned tariff increase, district heating
Heat pumps – subsidies in 2026 only if stricter noise limits are met
Since the beginning of 2026, owners of heat pumps have only been eligible for government subsidies if they comply with
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KTM is cutting 500 jobs – restructuring after insolvency affects employees and managers
Motorcycle manufacturer KTM, based in Mattighofen, Upper Austria, is known for its off-road, street, and racing models. The company is
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Parts of the CDU want to redefine the term “climate neutral”
Within the CDU, there are efforts to redefine the term “climate neutral.” Two influential party organizations are driving this: the
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Three hydrogen production projects in Saarland have failed
The German government aims to make hydrogen readily available. In Saarland, however, this plan has suffered a significant setback, as
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€1.2 billion write-down – EnBW withdraws from British offshore wind farms
EnBW is withdrawing from the British offshore wind farm projects Mona and Morgan. This brings its involvement in the Irish
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The German Armed Forces are practicing a strategic withdrawal in Greenland.
The German Armed Forces arrived in Nuuk, Greenland, on Friday evening, January 16, 2026. Shortly afterward, Trump announced tariffs against
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Unemployment in executive suites is exploding: Why more and more managers are losing their jobs
In Germany, the number of unemployed managers rose significantly in 2025 because companies reduced costs and streamlined hierarchies through restructuring.
Car crisis in Baden-Württemberg: Greens lose their footing – Özdemir’s emergency program
Baden-Württemberg is heading towards the state elections in March, but the tone has shifted. The Green state government no longer
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Number of pharmacies falls to lowest level since 1977
Having a pharmacy around the corner seems like a given, but pharmacies are becoming increasingly rare. At the end of
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Paperwork paralyzes businesses – how the skilled trades suffer under bureaucracy and regulations
Tedious and pointless paperwork dominates the daily operations of many businesses. Instead of productive work, administrative burdens are increasing. This
Power outages, drones, sabotage – how vulnerable Germany’s critical infrastructure is
Germany’s critical infrastructure is under pressure, as series of power outages, a potential blackout, and drone espionage combine to create
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