Submitted by Climate Scorecard Germany Country Manager Zahi Badra When looking at Germany’s complex renewable energy market, one practice can...

Climate Policy Recommendations for Germany Include Increasing Carbon Pricing
Policy Recommendation #1: Increase Carbon Pricing, Especially in the Transportation Sector Policy Recommendation #2: Mandate That New Heating System Construction...

In 2020, Germany Produced More Than Half of Its Electricity From Renewable Resources for the First Time
According to the latest data published by the Ministry of Energy and Economics, 42.1% of Germany’s energy was produced by...

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Decreased in Germany by 42% Compared to 1990 Levels
Recently Reported Greenhouse Gas Emission Level: 805 Metric Tons in 2019, a Decrease of 42% Compared to 1990 Level (from...

Germany’s Government Discussing Conflicting Climate Strategies
Earlier this year it became evident that Germany will fail to achieve its emission reduction targets of 40% by the...

Germany Needs Increased Research on the Indirect Impacts of Climate Change
In Germany, Climate Justice or “Klimagerechtigkeit” is defined as the right for every human being to ‘use’ the atmosphere without...

Government Bailout Package Does Not Go Far Enough to Support the De-Carbonization of German Industries
Germany is often seen as the engine of Europe in the context of industry, its rising economy, and international exports....

The Concentration of Monocultures Limits Biodiversity in Germany
Wildlife loss, the growth of monocultures, mechanized agricultural, and livestock “factory farming” is increasing the risk of pathogen spillover, disrupting life-sustaining...

Germany’s Initial COVID-19 Stimulus Package Leaves Out Climate Issues
Just as it has in 200 other countries, the coronavirus has led to an essential halt to everyday life in...

Germany Puts Forward New Climate and Energy Plans that Support Decarbonization
Unlike other countries, Germany has been trying to phase out nuclear power (by 2022) since the Fukushima incident in Japan...