Germany’s industry on the brink of collapse – caught between green illusions and economic downfall
Germany is hurtling at breakneck speed towards an economic abyss. A combination of a stagnating economy, dangerous dependence on subsidies, […]
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China’s coal offensive – why German media are only telling half the truth
In Ningbo, China, the ninth unit of the Beilun power plant went online, a milestone for China’s coal industry. With
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Employment agency facing financial difficulties – federal government has to provide billions in subsidies
The Federal Employment Agency is struggling with massive payment difficulties. These liquidity problems stem from a deficit totaling nine billion
Great Britain plans to introduce a mileage-based charge for electric cars starting in 2028
Great Britain is planning a mileage-based road tax for electric cars, which is scheduled to come into effect in 2028.
AI boom running out of power – German data centers threaten to fail due to electricity shortages
The AI boom has reached Europe, but in Germany, this digital surge is quickly encountering physical limitations. Frankfurt is the
The Rehden gas storage facility is almost empty – energy security is in jeopardy
The Rehden gas storage facility is emblematic of the current challenges facing Germany’s gas supply. With a fill level of
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New mini-reactor aims to make Helsinki’s heat supply CO2-free
Helsinki is planning to use a compact reactor for climate-neutral heat supply. The municipal energy company Helen is relying on
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Free electricity at midday: Australia’s answer to its solar power overproduction
Australia is facing a problem that, at first glance, seems positive: a massive overproduction of solar power around midday. This
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Chemical industry in decline – another key German industry is threatened with collapse
Germany’s chemical industry is in freefall. More than 200 production facilities have already been shut down, and 40,000 skilled jobs
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Restructuring efforts failed – AE Group closes plants in Thuringia and Hesse
The planned restructuring of the AE Group failed to avert its collapse. At the turn of the year, the plants
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Wind turbine scrap: Germany’s ticking environmental time bomb
The energy transition is presenting Germany with a growing waste disposal problem. Wind turbine scrap, in particular, is becoming a
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District heating – the operators’ monopoly drives up costs while achieving only a small reduction in emissions
District heating is presented as a modern solution, but a look behind the scenes reveals a monopoly that traps households
The crisis is hitting Mahle harder than expected – another 1000 jobs are falling victim to cost pressure
Mahle is in deep crisis. The traditional automotive company is struggling with massive cost pressure and is implementing the largest
Change of course in China – Electric cars removed from the list of strategically important industries
The Chinese government is implementing a profound shift in policy: electric cars are being removed from the list of strategically
Electricity storage facility in Förderstedt – a megaproject with enormous capacity and minimal impact
In Förderstedt near Staßfurt, a battery storage system is being built that is unprecedented in Germany – and at the