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Energiewende (Transition to renewable power sources)

Germany's ambitions to completely restructure its energy sector have been talked about so much that the very word which stands for the current policy change - "Energiewende" - has even made it into the English language.

Germany is in the process of completely transforming its energy sector at a pace unmatched by most major industrialized nations. Nuclear power is being phased out as renewables are gradually taking over. DW's latest content on the topic can be found below.

Deutschland Proteste gegen Braunkohle am Kraftwerk Lippendorf

German renewables deliver more electricity than coal and nuclear power for the first time 16.07.2019

In Germany, sun, wind, water and biomass have so far produced more electricity in 2019 than coal and nuclear power combined. But it's a snapshot of a special market situation and might not be a long-term trend.

French island aims to run exclusively on renewables 16.07.2019

Saint-Nicolas, a French island off of the coast of Brittany, has relied on renewable energy for some time. Now it wants to become completely self-sufficient by using more green electricity.
Ecuador Waoranis Gewinnen vor Gericht

World in Progress: The power of indigenous people 19.06.2019

Indigenous climate leader Pasang Dolma Sherpa talks about the 'historic moment' for indigenous people and how they can make a difference in climate negotiations. We also hear how Mapuche indigenous people in Chile are fighting plans to build the country's biggest wind farm. And how Tibetan nomads are carving out a living for themselves to be able to stay in the highlands of Qinghai.
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EU Commission finds national climate plans insufficient 18.06.2019

The EU executive has said national plans for renewables and energy efficiency fell short of the bloc's goals. The deficiency may undermine its ability to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels.

DW Business – Europe & America 13.06.2019

Norway's sovereign wealth fund drops fossil fuels, Little recycling means more waste imports for Turkey, Eurogroup urges Italy to respect fiscal rules

Norway's wealth fund shifts towards renewables 13.06.2019

Norway's sovereign wealth fund is to pull €11 billion out of fossil fuel companies. Oslso says it will invest more than double that in green energies.
Costa Rica San Jose Umwelverschmutzung Erick Solis

Can green pioneer Costa Rica get citizens on their bikes? 21.05.2019

Costa Rica gets 98% of its power from renewables, yet has one of the biggest carbon footprints in Central America. Now, it wants to clean up transport, but can cycling improve its image?
Google Daten Zentrum Data Center Oregon USA

Can artificial intelligence in the energy sector help solve the climate crisis? 14.05.2019

Artificial intelligence conjures fears of job loss and privacy concerns — not to mention sci-fi dystopias. But machine learning can also help us save energy and make renewables better.
Düsseldorf Gasturbinenwerk Siemens

Planned Siemens spin-off a well-timed move to avoid trouble 08.05.2019

German industrial conglomerate Siemens has confirmed it's on its way to spinning off its Gas & Power division by the fall of next year. Slimming down will help it concentrate on more future-oriented segments.
Griechenland Santorini Touristen schauen sich den Sonnenaufgang an

Living Planet: How much is too much? 25.04.2019

Just how many visitors are too many? The Greek island of Santorini struggles with tourism numbers it can't handle. How long until rising sea levels have completely destroyed Kenya's historic sites along its coast? And how hot is too hot? Glaciers in New Zealand have receded so much it's actually become too dangerous to hike all the way to the top.
Deutschland Windpark Arkona vor Rügen in Betrieb genommen

Baltic Sea's largest wind farm officially opened 16.04.2019

Germany has inaugurated its biggest wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The official start of Arkona project operations comes as offshore wind utilization in the country has seen roughly 10 years of ups and downs.
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DW Business Africa 11.04.2019

World Bank backs Nigeria refinery scheme - Students in Gabon protest scholarship cuts - Cyclone causes €700m in damages to Mozambique
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German greenhouse gas emissions fall for first time in four years 02.04.2019

Though renewables played a role in the 4.2 percent drop it has largely been attributed to warm weather. Despite this good news the country is certain to miss its 2020 target of reducing emissions by 40 percent over 1990.
Windräder vor Kraftwerk Neurath

German renewables drive creates problems for industry 04.03.2019

Germany wants to phase out nuclear power by 2022 and coal-fired plants by 2038. But the ambitious plan to replace two main sources of energy with renewables raises supply issues, says André Wolf from the HWWI think tank.
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Living Planet: Transitioning to 100% renewables in California 14.02.2019

States like California have taken a decidedly different approach to climate change following President Donald Trump's decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Agreement. How difficult will it be for the state to transition to an entirely clean energy grid? And why are environmentalists arguing about wind power?
Deutschland Nord Stream 2 vor der Insel Rügen | Verlegeschiff Audacia

Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to open by November 29.01.2019

Russian gas will be piped direct to Germany from November despite the project's detractors, a project engineer has asserted. Critics have said Europe will be left vulnerable and climate goals will be undermined.
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