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23 Nov 17, 0
Main topics
Politics
Issue 2/2018

No end in sight for coal

Solar and wind energy are growing apace, overtaking nuclear and coal in countries including China and India. Nevertheless, the world is still a long way from kicking its coal habit – with some countries actually moving in the opposite direction.
16 Apr 18, Joachim Wille 0
Economy
Issue 2/2018

Is China stirring up the wind sector?

Ralf Peters, Head of Communications at wind turbine manufacturer Nordex, wouldn’t be surprised if Chinese turbines were running in Germany soon.
16 Apr 18, Interviewed by Jörg-Rainer Zimmermann 0
Main topics
People
Issue 2/2018

“Opposing coal is politically dangerous”

The anti-coal movement has reached Russia, says environmental activist Vladimir Slivyak. The country’s government is not happy.
16 Apr 18, Interviewed by Friederike Meier 0
Politics
Issue 1/2018

Germany flunks EU climate targets

Once a climate frontrunner, Germany’s failure to cut emissions in transport and agriculture means it will fall short of its contribution to the EU’s 2020 climate targets. It may now have to buy its way out.
1 Mar 18, Joachim Wille 0
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Interview
“It is unreasonable to speak of inadequate social sustainability in connection with the energy transition”
says Felix Matthes, research coordinator for energy and climate policy at the Oeko-Institut. He believes it is vital for the structural transformation to avoid sudden and dangerous breaks with the past.
Economy »
Issue 5/2017
Husum Wind trade fair: Everything under review
The pursuit of efficiency gains is not limited to wind turbines. Faced with falling remuneration levels, an entire industry is getting to grips with this very task. Meanwhile, it is on the look-out for new business models.
Knowledge »
Issue 5/2017
Remedial action
The Correctiv research centre is devoted to righting social wrongs through journalism. Its recent project on sea-level rise highlights just how serious the threat has already become in many parts of the world.
Opinion »
Issue 4/2017
Video: Carbon pricing, switch to auctions
Editor-in-Chief Jörg-Rainer Zimmermann on the current debate surrounding carbon emissions, the continuing failure of the European trading scheme to deliver a just price for carbon dioxide, and how the switch to auctions is putting the expansion goals for renewable energies at risk.

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Issue 02 / 2018

Enter the dragon - China's green revolution

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Dates

  • 10 Jul 18 to 12 Jul 18

    Intersolar North America

    Solar Promotion International GmbH
  • 10 Jul 18 to 12 Jul 18

    ees North America

    Solar Promotion International GmbH
  • 17 Jul 18 to 18 Jul 18

    iSEnEC 2018 Integration of Sustainable Energy EXPO & CONFERENCE

    NürnbergMesse GmbH
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