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Climate | Energy

First half of 2026: Renewable energy is growing across all sectors

In the first half of 2026, around 57 percent of the electricity consumed in Germany came from renewable energy sources.

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Climate | Energy, Economy | Consumption

New guidance on climate management in companies published

This guide helps to reduce climate impacts and climate risks in a systematic, transparent and credible manner.

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Chemicals, Soil | Land

Earthworms provide information on chemical-effects in soils

A new standard test method examines the impact of chemicals on the earthworm community in field trials.

Climate | Energy, Sustainability | Strategies | International matters

Young people are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the future

Climate protection is losing importance

Climate | Energy

European Emissions Trading: German emissions to fall by around 3 percent in 2025

In 2025, 1,794 stationary industrial and energy installations emitted around 264 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.

Chemicals

New OECD Test Guideline for nanomaterials in the environment

New standard test method: solubility and dissolution rate of nanomaterials under relevant environmental conditions