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New IRENA report shows almost two-thirds of renewable power added in 2021 had lower costs than the cheapest coal-fired options in G20 countries.

“Tax reliefs like the recent fuel discount as well as the diversification of oil and natural gas purchases by the German government drive up fossil energy prices as they boost fossil demand”, argues Hans-Josef Fell.

“On the surface the current debate on the EU taxonomy is about private investments and greenwashing. But the nuclear lobbyists are interested in something else”, argues EWG network member Dr. Rudolf Rechsteiner.

New studies show that the fossil fuel dependent countries can switch to fully renewable electricity systems and achieve zero-carbon emissions till 2050. March 17, 2017, Berlin/Lappeenranta – In India, Iran and Nigeria electricity supply fully ...

Zero-carbon economy needed to meet Paris Agreement November 4, 2016, Berlin – Germany’s current climate targets are too weak and fall short of meeting the Paris Climate Agreement. Meanwhile, the German government is on track ...