Considering the Paris Climate Agreement, it is not surprising that climate problems are frequently discussed at international conferences such as the G20 and G7. The country’s energy transition is not a stand-alone endeavor, but rather is part of a broader national and worldwide movement that includes energy security issues, energy commerce, and development assistance, all of which are covered by the ENERGY NEWS under the topic “GLOBAL” (Global).
German associations demand an immediate increase in energy efficiency before the start of winter
As rising gas prices and a looming gas shortage affect households and businesses, an alliance of associations has urged Germany's government to increase energy efficiency ahead of the winter. Many groups in Germany have called for a "historic energy saving…
Due to rising energy prices, the German economy is expected to lose $265 billion in added value
According to a study conducted by the Institute of Employment Research in Germany, the conflict in Ukraine and rising energy prices will cause Germany's economy to lose more than 260 billion euros ($265 billion) in added value by the year…
EU gas solidarity is hampered by the absence of fuel sharing agreements
The European Union reached an agreement this week to deal with a gas supply issue, but for it to be effective, member states must develop bilateral pacts to exchange gas, and the majority of them do not currently have such…
Germany increases gas emergency preparations as Nord Stream operations resume
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Germany has reopened after a 10-day shutdown for scheduled maintenance. Robert Habeck, Germany's economy and climate minister, said the country "cannot rely on supply" in light of the country's lower utilization rate…
Current initiatives won’t reach German energy targets
With the existing policies in place, Germany won't be able to meet its 2030 goals of phasing out fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy, according to research released on Wednesday. The well-respected German Institute for Economic Research, also known as…
Germany will fall short of its 2030 e-vehicle goal owing to a deficiency of charging stations
Insufficient charging infrastructure will prevent Germany from achieving the planned 15 million electric vehicles by 2030, according to new research. The slow deployment of the infrastructure for charging electric cars jeopardizes the government's climate goals. research anticipates just 10,500,000 BEVs…
Germany declares gas crisis as Russia cuts supplies to Europe
Germany raised the "alarm stage" of its crisis gas plan on Thursday in response to declining Russian supplies, but refrained from enabling utilities to pass on rising energy bills to consumers in Europe's biggest economy. The action is the most…
Will recent conflict and energy crisis lead to a quicker transition to renewable energy?
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, countries all around the world are experiencing its impact. The globe has imposed severe sanctions on Russia and reduced oil and gas shipments, leading prices to skyrocket. Russia, one of the top…
The Five Biggest New Energy Trends In 2022
In today's world, practically everyone is on board with the idea that humans need to make the transition away from the usage of fossil fuels in order to limit the harm that we are causing to our planet and the…
The 12 Most Exciting Scientific Discoveries of March 2022
Every day, the planet continues to rotate, circling our parent star and gently spinning around the center of our galaxy in accordance with the rules of physics. These laws were not always well known. In fact, they're essentially breaking news…