Introduced as a seemingly small addition to make the Germany's economic stimulus package seem more specific in helping consumers and the automotive industry, the wrecking bonus has become a breathtaking success. » Read more...
In the uncertain time when noone is quite sure whether their governments, politicians and parties will be more or less Obama-esque in their approach to solving climate change in a severe economic downturn. » Read more...
Sometimes, no news is good news. » Read more...
Sigmar Gabriel, minister for the environment and former prime minister of lower Saxony, welcomed the second 'Konjunkturpaket' (stimulus package), as a chance for both job creation and the environment. » Read more...
It is too early to predict how German politics and the environment will ‘get on’ in 2009. » Read more...
If one had been hoping for clear signs of progress a week-and-a-half into Poznan and on the eve of a European Council meeting, where an ambitious EU climate agenda should have been finalised, this has not been the best week. » Read more...
Not precluding the results Poznan will have, there are warning signs that the global economic crisis has reduced the scope for the ambitious action that is needed to tackle Climate Change. » Read more...
Hamburg: Taking the power back
Fabian Teichmueller, 19th May 09
Seven years ago, Hamburg sold its municipal energy provider to the Swedish utility Vattenfall. » Read more...
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