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Cutting-edge news about Germany’s effort to become climate friendly. We report on the stories that matter most in politics, society, and key industries.

Soil compensated as carbon store after loss of forest in Germany’s drought

Volkswagen circular economy centre launches in Zwickau to recycle cars for key materials

Government defends constitutionality of German climate policy

German court: heat pump users not required to pay for switching off gas connection

In brief | 22 January ‘26

Most German operators face fines for failing to meet smart meter quotas

German steel industry says decarbonisation is key opportunity to reverse ongoing production decline

Green skills migration to cut CO2 in Europe, but defence sector vies for workers – think tank

In brief | 21 January ‘26

Lack of trust in climate policy widespread in Germany despite majority support for action – survey

Ramp-up of Germany's green hydrogen electrolyser capacity continues to lag behind

Depletion of German gas stores slowed due to mild winter

In brief | 20 January ‘26

Germany launches EV purchase subsidies, environmentalists not impressed

2030 coal exit in western Germany increasingly unlikely given gas power plant lag - media report

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