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 […]
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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
British Airways and Air France are leaving Stuttgart Airport
Stuttgart Airport is under increasing pressure. More and more foreign airlines – including British Airways and Air France – are
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Trade balance in disarray – Germany’s dependence on China is growing
Germany’s trade balance is suffering from a significant shift in favor of China. While imports from China are increasing, German
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Viessmann is offering severance packages to employees and is requesting government support
The severance packages offered to employees at Viessmann Climate Solutions mark a significant turning point for the North Hesse region.
Increase in extreme winds pushes offshore wind turbines to their limits
Offshore wind farms are increasingly reaching their limits. Climate change is leading to ever more violent extreme winds, which threaten
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Mandatory additive in animal feed to reduce methane emissions leads to the death of Danish cows
Danish dairy farmers have been under government mandate since October. A legally required feed additive called Bovaer is supposed to
The number of unemployed people is rising rapidly in Munich – the economy is at a turning point
Munich is facing major economic challenges. The situation on the labor market is worsening, unemployment is rising, and the economy
Budget freeze in Cologne – the mayor pulls the emergency brake
Cologne is at its financial limit. No sooner has Torsten Burmester taken office as mayor than he resorts to a
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The market for electric cars in the USA has collapsed massively after the elimination of government subsidies
The abrupt discontinuation of government subsidies in the USA has thrown the electric vehicle market into disarray. The $7,500 tax
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider is sticking to Habeck’s heating law
The debate surrounding the heating law is once again gaining momentum, as Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) remains steadfast in
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Former VW boss Matthias Müller warns of mass job losses in the automotive industry
The progressive deindustrialization of the German automotive industry is culminating in a massive job massacre of unprecedented scale. Former VW
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Reinsdorf wind farm – participation model fails due to lack of interest from private investors
The financing model for the Reinsdorf wind farm is faltering. Despite intensive advertising, there is insufficient private capital. The energy