Strait of Hormuz crisis prompting more Germans to switch to electric vehicles
The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the associated increase in fuel prices, are prompting more Germans to…
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Germany’s DUH calls for full electrification of rail network by 2035
Environmental organisation Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has called on Germany’s federal government to commit to full electrification of the country’s rail…
Germany reported record solar electricity production last year
Germany reported a 17.4% increase in solar energy generation in 2025, to 70.1 billion kWh, a new record high, new…
Two fifths of German consumers would opt for an EV for their next car purchase
Some two fifths (39%) of German consumers would choose an electric vehicle for their next car purchase, with 16% willing…
Dutch and German supermarkets ‘lead the way’ in climate performance
Dutch and German supermarkets are leading the way when it comes to how well their climate plans align with the…
Germany ‘lost momentum’ on climate action last year, says think tank
Germany saw a slowdown in momentum on climate action in 2025, according to a new report by the Agora Energiewende…
Climate policies that change individual lifestyles can weaken public support
Climate policies that target individual lifestyle changes – such as banning cars from city centres – can unintentionally weaken public support for…
Sustainability conferences in Germany in 2026
Here’s SustainabilityOnline’s guide to the top sustainability conferences and events taking place in Germany over the coming year. This guide…
Siemens ‘making progress’ towards 2030 sustainability commitments
Siemens has announced it made progress across all 14 of its DEGREE sustainability targets over its current fiscal year. Reaffirming…
Public support for climate protection in Germany’s building sector is declining
Public support for climate protection efforts in Germany‘s building sector is declining, a new study undertaken by BuVEG – Bundesverband…