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Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party - Guido Bergmann / BPA / laif

A Few Sanctions and That Was It Merkel's Legacy on Russia Casts a Shadow over Her Party

Angela Merkel knew how brutal Vladimir Putin could be. But under her leadership, Germany became increasingly dependent on Russian natural gas. Her energy policy errors are now weighing heavily on the country. By Florian Gathmann, Dirk Kurbjuweit und Gerald Traufetter

Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas - Wojciech Wrzesien / Shutterstock

LNG Imports and Nuclear Power Germany's Alternatives to Putin's Gas

The German government is currently bracing itself for a period without Russian energy supplies. All ideas are on the table, even extending the lifespans of nuclear power plants that are slated to close this year. Will energy security now trump climate protection?

The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal - David Maurice Smith / Agence VU / laif

Troubling Addiction The World Is Failing To Rid Itself of Coal

It is the most CO2 intensive of all fuels and yet consumption of it is rising dramatically, regardless of the climate crisis. We’re burning coal like there is no tomorrow. Why is it proving so difficult to phase out?

The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies - [M]: Hedi Xandt; SABarton / Getty Images / DER SPIEGEL

Mining the Planet to Death The Dirty Truth About Clean Technologies

The poor South is being exploited so that the rich North can transition to environmental sustainability. Entire swaths of land are being destroyed to secure the resources needed to produce wind turbines and solar cells. Are there alternatives?

How the Worst Can (Maybe) Still Be Averted - Friedrich Stark / epd

Key Issues at Climate Conference How the Worst Can (Maybe) Still Be Averted

The Glasgow climate summit could be the key to limiting the damage of climate change, but its success will depend on the host country’s ability to bring guest nations together – and on the willingness of China and the U.S. to overcome their deepening rivalry. An Analysis by Susanne Götze

Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge - Paul Langrock

Quiet Energy Revolution Germany's Stricter New Emissions Goals Present Huge Challenge

Germany's high court ruled in April that the government had to do more in the fight against global warming. The tough new emissions targets will be difficult to meet.

Is Nuclear Power the Solution to Climate Change? - Horst Friedrichs / DER SPIEGEL

The Great Energy Debate Is Nuclear Power the Solution to Climate Change?

Paul Dorfman and Staffan Qvist both want to save the climate. But one of them wants to rid the world of nuclear reactors while the other wants to build more of them. We brought them together for a debate. Interview Conducted by Philip Bethge und Rafaela von Bredow

Can Germany Break Its Lignite Habit? - Hans Blossey / Funke Foto Services

Brown Coal, Fool's Gold Can Germany Break Its Lignite Habit?

Can Germany finally turn its back on brown coal? It will have to in order to reach its CO2 reduction pledges. But lignite is a reliable source of cheap energy and provides lots of jobs in economically fragile regions. Von Benedikt Becker, Frank Dohmen, Gerald Traufetter und Steffen Winter

Time for German Industry to Abandon Its Arrogance - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

VW Scandal Time for German Industry to Abandon Its Arrogance

Arrogance and complacency are widespread in Germany industry, with Volkswagen becoming just the most recent example. For the German economy to remain healthy, fundamental changes are necessary. Von Armin Mahler

Is Capitalism Destroying Our Planet? - WILLIAM HONG/ REUTERS

The Warming World Is Capitalism Destroying Our Planet?

World leaders decided in Copenhagen that global warming should be limited to 2 degrees Celsius. Achieving that target, though, would take nothing less than a miracle. With another round of climate negotiations approaching, it is becoming increasingly clear that mankind has failed to address its most daunting problem. Von Alexander Jung, Horand Knaup, Samiha Shafy und Bernhard Zand

Weak Returns Cripple German Renewables - Kay Nietfeld/ dpa

Gone With the Wind Weak Returns Cripple German Renewables

Investments in renewable energy were supposed to be a sure thing, with wind park operators promising annual returns of up to 20 percent. More often than not, however, such pledges have been illusory -- and many investors have lost their principal to boot. Von Gunther Latsch, Anne Seith und Gerald Traufetter

Europe to Ditch Climate Protection Goals - Z1022 Patrick Pleul/ dpa

Green Fade-Out Europe to Ditch Climate Protection Goals

The EU's reputation as a model of environmental responsibility may soon be history. The European Commission wants to forgo ambitious climate protection goals and pave the way for fracking -- jeopardizing Germany's touted energy revolution in the process. Von Gregor Peter Schmitz

Doubts Emerge Over Germany's Leadership - WOJTEK RADWANSKI/ AFP

Climate Conference Doubts Emerge Over Germany's Leadership

Renewable energy experts worry that support will fade for climate-related policies in Berlin with the inauguration of the planned new grand coalition government. The UN climate conference and NGOs are responding with pressure on Germany to send a signal that the country is still a leader. Von Joel Stonington

Public Buy-Back of Berlin Grid Fails - Britta Pedersen/ dpa

Energy Referendum Public Buy-Back of Berlin Grid Fails

An attempt to buy Berlin's energy grid from the Swedish mega firm Vattenfall fell short at the polls on Sunday. Activists argued the company isn't doing enough to foster green energy, while opponents questioned the logistical advantages of a change.

UK's New Reactor Spurs Debate in Germany - Carsten Rehder/ dpa

Nuclear Divergence UK's New Reactor Spurs Debate in Germany

The UK's decision to build a new nuclear power plant has thrown Germany's vow to shut down its own nuclear plants into relief. Critics argue Germany's decision was emotional, not practical -- others disagree. Von Rupert Neate

SPD May Drop Demand for Finance Ministry - Markus Schreiber/ AP/dpa

Coalition Talks SPD May Drop Demand for Finance Ministry

Clinching the powerful post of finance minister in coalition talks would be a major coup for the center-left Social Democrats. But they may drop the demand in return for policy concessions -- and due to tactical considerations by SPD leader Sigmar Gabriel.

Germany's Defective Green Energy Game Plan - Z1022 Patrick Pleul/ dpa

Reality Check Germany's Defective Green Energy Game Plan

Germany pretends to be a pioneer in the green revolution. But its massively expensive Energiewende has done nothing to make the environment cleaner or encourage genuine efficiency. One writer argues: Either do it right, or don't do it at all. Von Alexander Neubacher

Formal Coalition Talks Kick Off in Berlin - Wolfgang Kumm/ dpa

Preparing to Govern Formal Coalition Talks Kick Off in Berlin

Official coalition talks began Wednesday in Berlin between Merkel's conservatives and the center-left Social Democratic Party. Central topics include energy policy and the minimum wage -- as well as Germany's hotly debated European policy.

A Vision for Fueling Europe on Renewables - Julian Stratenschulte/ dpa

Expanding the Grid A Vision for Fueling Europe on Renewables

European Energy Commissioner Günther Oettinger is in Brussels on Monday to present his plan for the future of energy in the EU. He wants to export Germany's push toward renewables to the rest of the Continent -- and for the first time, he actually has the money to do it. Von Christoph Pauly

Bavarians Protest Power Plant - Andreas Gebert/ picture alliance / dpa

Sacrificing an Idyll for an Ideal Bavarians Protest Power Plant

Pumped-storage power plants are an important part of Germany's shift away from nuclear energy. But the facilities are being planned in some of the country's most idyllic areas, leading locals and supporters of renewable energies alike to protest. Von Dinah Deckstein

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