Max Hjelm: We Do Not Need Children's Prisons, Closed Borders, and Abolished Climate Goals – Politics is About Will
Max Hjelm argues against the necessity of extreme political measures like children's prisons, closed borders, and the abandonment of climate goals in a recent opinion piece.
Tomas Ramberg: It could be the Green Party that has to be ashamed when Sweden misses climate goals
Tomas Ramberg critiques the Green Party for its stance on climate goals amidst governmental failures in Sweden.
Estonia should start preparing for the purchase of emission units
Estonia might struggle to meet its climate goals in forestry and should prepare for purchasing emission units, according to climate scientist Annela Anger-Kraavi.
Bertelsmann Foundation: Was there sustainability?
A new study indicates that most companies are unlikely to meet their climate goals, raising questions about past commitments to sustainability.
"It has gone downhill": The government puts Denmark's climate goals at risk again
Denmark's government has failed to demonstrate how it will meet its central climate goal of a 70% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 levels, as stated in the latest annual report from the Climate Council.
Susanne Nyström: If Romina Pourmokhtari Wants to End the 'Nonsense,' She Can't Provide an Open Target
Romina Pourmokhtari, Sweden's climate and environment minister, seems to be shifting her stance on the country's 2030 climate goals after nearly a term in office.
Letters to the Editor. Noted by DN's readers on February 25
A reader praises Sweden's climate and environment minister for her calm and constructive approach to climate goals.
Podcast: 'On the Point': Heating Law: A Step Back for Climate and Renters
The CDU/CSU has largely rolled back the heating law of the coalition government, posing questions about its implications for consumers and climate goals.
Germany Blog: Greens Warn of 'New Heating Cost Trap'
The Greens in Germany warn that recent reforms to the heating law could hinder the country's climate goals.
Sweden's Climate Minister Wants to Scrap Climate Goals
Sweden's Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari proposes to eliminate the goal of reducing transport sector emissions by 70% by 2030.
Outrage Over Minister's Announcement to Abandon Climate Goals: 'Should Be Ashamed'
Romina Pourmokhtari's announcement to abandon a key climate goal has sparked significant backlash from political opponents in Sweden.
The climate minister wants to scrap environmental goals - C and MP are furious
Sweden's Climate Minister proposes to abandon the country's transport targets aimed at reducing emissions, provoking outrage from opposition parties.
China’s new energy strategy aims to shield economy from shocks – and meet climate targets
China is refining its energy strategy to enhance energy security and address climate goals amidst complex internal and external challenges.
Climate Protection: Coalition Aims to Present Key Points for New Heating Law
The German coalition of Union and SPD plans to unveil their reform proposals for the contentious heating law in the coming days, aiming to balance environmental goals with citizens' affordability concerns.
The Ministry of Climate hopes that the forestry climate goal will be met
The Estonian Ministry of Climate expresses hope that the forestry sector can still meet its climate goals despite a recent forecast predicting higher greenhouse gas emissions than agreed upon.
»It cries to heaven«: Companies are denied the ability to draw more power from the strained power grid
Danish companies are facing delays in accessing necessary power from the strained electricity grid, with significant implications for their operations and environmental goals.
Climate Protection: Germany Wants to Relax Emissions Trading
The German government is pushing to ease climate protection regulations for the industry, particularly affecting the chemical sector, raising concerns among environmentalists about Europe's climate goals.
South Africa: Walking Back the Carbon Tax Is a Step Backwards for South Africa's Climate Gains
The South African government faces pressure to suspend the carbon tax, which critics argue would undermine climate goals and energy reform.
Energy Ministers Fail to Reach Agreement on Climate Goals Amid US Division
Energy Ministers were unable to reach an agreement on climate action during a two-day IEA meeting marked by ongoing critiques from US Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Graph of the Day: Discussions about Emission Allowance Reforms Caused a Sharp Drop in Prices
Discussions regarding the reform of emission allowances have led to a drastic decrease in their prices in Europe.
WSJ: Nuclear Demand Takes Flight. Uranium Supply is Stumbling
Rising demand for nuclear energy and the expansion of data centers are putting pressure on global uranium supplies, raising fears of a fuel crisis for reactors.
Kata Tüttő for 'Rzeczpospolita': Europe is Saving on Its Own Future
Kata Tüttő discusses the challenges posed by the European Commission's proposed budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing the financial gaps that threaten ambitious climate neutrality goals.
The Man from Coal. What Each Year of Donald Trump's Presidency Says About US Policy Goals?
The article discusses Donald Trump's environmental policies, particularly his decision to withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement and his subsequent actions to increase fossil fuel production.
The government's new initiative received a harsh critique from the opposition – 'A strange paper'
Opposition parties criticized the Finnish government's energy and climate strategy, calling it insufficient to meet 2035 carbon neutrality goals.
He will lead the Ap committee: - A red lamp that blinks
The Labour Party in Norway is establishing a restructuring committee to operate alongside the government's own restructuring commission.
From a Belgian Castle, Government Leaders Challenge the Cornerstone of Europe's Green Transition
EU leaders are considering reducing ambition levels in the EU's emissions trading system, seen as crucial for achieving climate goals, to support economically struggling industries.
New Goals: France Fully Embraces Nuclear Energy
France is refocusing its energy policy by prioritizing nuclear power while scaling back wind and solar expansion, with plans for at least six new nuclear reactors by 2035.
Macron: No immediate contact with Putin – Europe must prepare
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that he does not expect to have talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days and emphasized the need for European countries to first define their collective goals regarding Russia.
China turns old oil pipeline into new carbon highway in green cost-cutting gambit
China has successfully repurposed an old oil pipeline for carbon dioxide transportation, marking a significant step towards achieving its decarbonisation goals.
Unachievable Climate Goals: The Coalition Lacks Ideas to Achieve Climate Targets
The German government acknowledges its failure to meet climate targets, with no viable strategies currently proposed to address the challenges.
The Storting Will Scrap Climate Goals
The majority in Norway's Storting intends to eliminate the climate neutrality goal, citing uncertainties around climate effects and costs.
EU's climate goals set in parliament
The EU Parliament has officially adopted the union's climate goals, aiming for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels.
Kenya: When Drought Steals Childhood - How Climate Shocks in Northern Kenya Are Testing the SDGs
Amina Adan, a 10-year-old girl in Mandera, Kenya, is forced to prioritize water collection over education due to severe drought conditions impacting local communities and threatening sustainable development goals.
The Environment Agency: The Next Ten Years Are Crucial for Achieving Climate Goals
Norway's Environment Agency has released a report indicating that drastic emissions cuts are essential in the next decade to meet climate goals by 2050.
The Environment Agency: The next ten years are crucial to reaching climate goals
The Norwegian Environment Agency has released a report indicating that significant actions across all sectors are necessary for Norway to achieve its climate targets by 2050.
Environmental Directorate: The next ten years are crucial to reaching climate goals
The Norwegian Environmental Directorate emphasizes the importance of decisive actions over the next decade to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Expansion of Renewables: Wealthy Shake the Fundamental Principle of the Energy Transition
Germany's Federal Ministry of Economics is set to revise regulations for the expansion of renewable energy and the energy grid.
A homeowner from Rovaniemi would like to heat his house with bio-oil – wonders why it is not offered as an option
A Rovaniemi homeowner is looking to switch to bio-oil heating but is puzzled by its lack of availability as an option.
Hamburg's Climate Goals - How Companies and Citizens are Transforming the City
Hamburg is implementing significant climate initiatives with the involvement of businesses and citizens to achieve its climate neutrality targets.
European Union discusses being more aggressive in upcoming COPs
The European Union aims to adopt a more aggressive stance starting from COP31 in Turkey, focusing on financing, development programs, and possibly tariffs to meet climate goals.
We Can: Croatia must not abandon climate goals because of Trump
Members of the political party We Can are urging Croatia not to abandon its climate goals by following the example of U.S. President Donald Trump and advocate for an immediate withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty.
"Something is going wrong here in Germany"
Columnist Gunnar Schupelius criticizes the Federal Administrative Court's ruling on climate goals, warning of negative impacts on industry and energy supply, stating that judges should not dictate politics.
Gordon Schnieder: "Unfortunately, much is lost in public squabbling"
Gordon Schnieder, a CDU candidate for Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, discusses concerns about climate goals, the debate on 'lifestyle part-time work', and youth social media usage.
Gordon Schnieder: "Much unfortunately gets lost in public squabbling"
Gordon Schnieder, a CDU candidate for Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, discusses perceived shortcomings in public discourse on climate goals, lifestyle part-time work, and social media use among youth.
Utilitas Wind receives construction permit for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm
Utilitas Wind has been granted construction permits for the Saare-Liivi offshore wind farm and the installation of an export cable to connect it to Estonia's main grid.
Aalborg Portland saves Danish climate fix with a huge bet on a world first
Aalborg Portland, Denmark's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has pledged 28.7 billion kroner to support a major climate initiative, alleviating concerns over the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate goals.
The country's largest CO2 emitter throws a global news green lifebuoy to the government
Aalborg Portland, Denmark's largest greenhouse gas emitter, has offered a 28.7 billion kroner subsidy fund to support Danish climate policy amidst concerns over the country's ability to meet its 2030 climate goals.
Spain's 'green plan' falls short of its goals due to lack of demand, self-consumption, wind energy, storage, and electric vehicles
Spain's efforts to meet its renewable energy goals, as outlined in its National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan, are hindered by insufficient demand and infrastructure for self-consumption and electric vehicles, despite achieving significant renewable electricity production in 2025.
Renovation in Germany: On the slab, ready, go!
The article discusses the urgent need for energy renovations of buildings in Germany to meet climate goals, highlighting a specific example of a typical panel building in Ludwigsfelde.
Energy companies start installing heat pumps
Energy companies in Hamburg are initiating the sale and installation of heat pumps to meet the city's climate goals, with a need for around 8000 new units annually.