Germany orders state-owned gas importer to increase storage filling Measure is "an important additional contribution to securing the resilience of Germany's gas supply," econ min said, citing geopolitical instabilities as a reason for the intervention www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...

Germany orders state-owned gas importer to increase storage filling | Clean Energy Wire

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Energy system plans increasingly use #biomethane for gaps #renewables don't (yet) fill; from heating & transport to industry Germany's @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social says "Of course, biomethane has its place, but it won’t be enough to act as a cure-all; the medicine cabinet is empty." Photo:HB/Gust

Germany presents fossil fuel transition plan, reaffirms 2045 climate target www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #TAFF #fossilfuels #NYClimateWeek

EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany Auctions for "long-term capacity" meant to guarantee supply security as country builds out wind and solar power and exits coal www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-appr...

EU approves state aid for new gas-fired power plants in Germany | Clean Energy Wire

The European Commission has given the green light for Germany’s plans to provide state support for new backup power plants and electricity storage meant to secure electricity supply from 2031 – at times when intermittent wind and solar energy is insufficient to meet demand.

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Germany's political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis, write @jankaoertel.bsky.social and @jpuglierin.bsky.social. @ecfrpower.bsky.social https://ecfr.eu/article/actually-maybe-how-german-angst-could-become-europes-nightmare/

Actually, maybe: How German Angst could become Europe’s nightmare – European Council on Foreign Relations

Germany’s political centre is crumbling—but its leaders appear unable to get ahead of the impending crisis

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Matthew Buswell finds he needs to hose down the LA Memorial Coliseum's 75,000 seats more often than the schedule used to require. “Why would I have to do a wash down in January? I had to because we looked like a chimney,” he says referring to LA's 2025 fires. New from me🖋️

How the 100-year-old LA Coliseum became one of the US's most sustainable stadiums | Clean Energy Wire

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Such a pleasure to host journalist Mako Muzenda in our Berlin office for the summer - and publish her first story for us! Mako dove into European Commission plans to bring international carbon credits into the EU's #emissions trading system #EUETS To find out what it all means, give it a read ⬇️

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Plan for international credits in EU carbon market could boost climate diplomacy Experts in the EU see international credits as an "opportunity to enhance carbon pricing diplomacy,” says @pik-potsdam.bsky.social researcher Sultani www.cleanenergywire.org/news/plan-in...

It's official: Germany's govt will delay the much-anticipated evaluation of the country's coal exit. An economy ministry spokesperson confirmed that the report will likely only come in early summer 2027 It's meant to answer questions on supply security &whether the coal exit could be pulled forward

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Government pushes German coal exit stocktake to 2027 Germany’s govt will miss this week’s deadline to present a progress evaluation of the country’s #coal phaseout www.cleanenergywire.org/news/governm...

Germany's govt cabinet plans to adopt a strategy on #carbonremovals by the end of September Here's what you need to know about it ⬇️ #CDR @bellonadeutschland.bsky.social @felixschenuit.bsky.social @cdrterra.bsky.social @umweltministerium.de

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Q&A: Germany prepares long-term strategy for carbon removals Factsheet explains what carbon removals are, why Germany needs them, and what stakeholders expect from the upcoming plan www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/q... #CDR #climateaction

Government agrees to phase out Germany’s landmark fixed feed-in tariffs for new small solar PV Govt support to focus on cost-effective ground-mounted installations in future, econ ministry says www.cleanenergywire.org/news/governm...

Government agrees to phase out Germany’s landmark fixed feed-in tariffs for new small solar PV | Clean Energy Wire

Germany's cabinet has approved a sweeping overhaul of support for renewable energy projects, ending guaranteed payments for new small rooftop solar systems and cutting compensation for future wind and solar farms hit by grid bottlenecks. The reform, hailed by the economy minister as a "paradigm shift," aims to cut costs. Environmental NGOs criticised that the reform would create investment uncertainty, jeopardising the expansion of renewable energy, slowing down climate action and weakening Germany’s position as a business location.

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German researchers, NGOs warn EU carbon market reform plans threaten climate targets “The European Commission’s proposal goes too far,” says @oekoinstitut.bsky.social's Jakob Graichen Read my reactions piece: www.cleanenergywire.org/news/german-... #ETS #carbonmarket

German researchers, NGOs warn EU carbon market reform plans threaten climate targets | Clean Energy Wire

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How could carbon removals and credits play a role in the EU's post-2030 climate policy? I took a look at the potential role these could play ahead of the ETS review this week. Read more on @contexte.com: www.contexte.com/eu/article/e...

The role of carbon removals and credits in the ETS reform — and beyond - Contexte

As it seeks to meet 2040 climate goals, the EU is examining how carbon removals and international credits could help. Deliberations on the bloc’s carbon market and its post-2030 framework are likely t...

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And published in Spanish by @climatica.coop Los Angeles busca cómo usar el Mundial de preparación para los Juegos Olímpicos y el cambio climático🔥

Los Ángeles o cómo usar el Mundial de preparación para los Juegos Olímpicos y el cambio climático - Climática

Primer artículo de una serie de cuatro centrada en cómo Los Ángeles utiliza el torneo como banco de pruebas frente al calor extremo y la movilidad de cara a los Juegos Olímpicos de 2028.

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No news, so build the future #CLEW2027 We are suspending our regular coverage this week to focus on the future of the #energytransition debate, and our own role. Find out more: 369713.seu2.cleverreach.com/m/17237508/5...

Wondering what the excitement about an upcoming reform of #emissions trading in the EU is all about? Be sure to read @emibarbiroglio.bsky.social's stellar overview answering the essential questions around the process set to start with the Commission proposal on 17 July #EUETS #EUindustrialdeal

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Q&A: What will the future of EU emissions trading look like? The upcoming reform of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) is one of the most important climate policy decisions of this decade. www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/q... photo: BASF SE

I spoke with Malte Feucht, co-founder and CEO of #DAC start-up Phlair outside of Munich. He told me that the integration of permanent removals is essential in the upcoming reform of EU emissions trading #EUETS "DAC is the gold standard, and any reform should reflect that." Full interview ⬇️

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 3mo ago

EU should reform carbon market to include direct air capture, the “gold standard” for removals – start-up CEO "Our vision is to enable a carbon negative future. But you can only get there by serving customers that benefit from our product" -CEO Feucht www.cleanenergywire.org/news/eu-shou... #CDR

Woo-hooo, first bigger piece resulting from the weeks-long research trip my dear colleague @carokyllmann.bsky.social took to Los Angeles is out! Los Angeles turns “most polluting” #WorldCup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for #climate legacy

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New from me: Los Angeles turns “most polluting” World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy As the 2026 World Cup unfolds, the stakes are particularly high in LA, which will use the event to stress-test mobility and heat plans for 2028 Olympics and growing climate risks

Los Angeles turns “most polluting” World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy Stakes are particularly high for LA as #WorldCup unfolds City testing heat and transport plans to inform 2028 Olympic decisions and manage growing climate risks www.cleanenergywire.org/news/los-ang...

Los Angeles turns “most polluting” World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy | Clean Energy Wire

The stakes are particularly high for Los Angeles as the FIFA World Cup unfolds. The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks. The reality on the ground shows a complex web of challenges and missed opportunities to increase ambition, yet LA still has two years before the Olympic torch arrives.

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My first time on a podcast 😱 I sat down with @smorgan.bsky.social for a conversation about #carbonremovals, the upcoming EU #climate & #energy reforms, and ten years of #energytransition coverage Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/swhlvN...

📣 Update The Irish govt this week presented priorities & programme for its upcoming EU Council presidency. @micheal-martin.bsky.social This and more now in our freshly updated "Agenda of European #climate and #energy policy" www.cleanenergywire.org/factsheets/w... #EUGreenDeal

Eight years after my first analysis of the role of fossil gas in Germany's #EnergyTransition, I took a look at the status of the country's #GasExit in this long read. It's a mixed bag, to be sure:

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Germany’s gas exit under way as challenges in heating and industry linger "A complete phase-out of gas is still a long way off," says ICIS analyst Schröder www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...

“Germany must become the global market leader in this future-oriented sector, as the carbon removal industry has enormous potential,” German env min Schneider @umweltministerium.de said in Berlin Announced €400mio in subsidies for CDR projects and credits platform + negative emissions strategy

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Germany sets sights on global carbon removal leadership www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany...

CLEW is going audio! My colleague @carokyllmann.bsky.social joins @smorgan.bsky.social for the first episode of our new podcast collaboration with @foresight-ce.bsky.social 📢 Wildfire-ravaged LA faces climate questions ahead of 2028 Olympics Listen here: foresightmedia.com/story/s49qYV...

The Jolt and Clean Energy Wire Review, #1

In this brand-new format, The Jolt and Clean Energy Wire combine forces to review some of the biggest and most interesting talking points from the world of energy and climate!

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“Silence is not an option.” European Commission Executive Vice-President @teresaribera.ec.europa.eu emphasised the threat to democracy and freedom at this year’s annual conference of German foundations. #DST26 www.linkedin.com/posts/julian...

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“Silence is not an option.” European Commission Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera emphasised the threat to democracy and freedom at this year’s annual conference of German foundations. #DST26 R...

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My colleague @carokyllmann.bsky.social is in LA to look into how the city prepares for the Summer Olympics, and whether it is taking #climatechange and its effects on major sports events into account, also given its experiences with heat waves and #wildfires

Caro Kyllmann@carokyllmann.bsky.social · 5mo ago

At LA City Hall today to hear about the human rights strategy for the upcoming Summer Olympic Games and general citywide preparations.

I've long wondered if any German state would actually use the legal option and opt-in to allow #CO2 storage underground -- given the headache due to possible public resistance Now, a Greens-led state looks set to be the first: Baden-Württemberg @oezdemir.de @lisa-badum.de @hanno.hboeck.de

Clean Energy Wire | CLEW@cleanenergywire.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Baden-Württemberg could become first German state to allow underground CO2 storage www.cleanenergywire.org/news/baden-w...

German heating law draft details green fuels quota, drops 2045 fossil fuel ban www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #heating #fossilfuels

"The message to others from our experience is: start early," said German state secretary @jochenflasbarth.bsky.social at the conference on transitioning away from #fossilfuels in Colombia "If we had started earlier, it would have been cheaper – economically and also politically." #TAFF

"If we continue and accelerate on the path of electrification, this conversation will soon be over," EU #climate commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu told journos at the Santa Marta summit on transitioning away from #fossilfuels "I hope this is the beginning of a process we will continue."

Germany must join global initiatives to phase out #fossilfuels, Green Party energy expert @mikellner.bsky.social told me in Santa Marta We sat down for an interview about the govt's #EnergyTransition policy + Germany's difficult exit from fossil gas www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany... #climate

Germany must join global initiatives to phase out fossil fuels – Green MP | Clean Energy Wire

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