European Energy Transition

Green hydrogen from Morocco – no magic bullet for Europe’s climate neutrality

There are great hopes pinned to the Moroccan energy transition – not just in the North African kingdom itself, but also in Europe and Germany.

By Bauke Baumann

After Ursula von der Leyen’s ambitious first State of the Union address: It’s time for EU action!

Commentary

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s first State of the Union speech showed an ambitious and a strategic approach to the many crises hitting Europe and the world. However, words are not enough. They must be backed up by actions and coherent policy measures.

By Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union

Flawed but vital, “Planet of the Humans” poses several inconvenient questions

Review

Michael Moore and Jeff Gibbs new movie, Planet of the Humans (POTH) serves to uncomfortably remind viewers that in many ways, despite our increased awareness of the growing biodiversity and climate crises, often our “environmental” and “sustainable” solutions, such as “natural” fossil gas, biomass and biofuels, have proven as bad or worse than the coal and petroleum they were intended to replace.

By L. Michael Buchsbaum

Red Alarm: Europe’s Next Drought is Already Upon Us

Analysis

In much of Europe, this April is proving one of the driest in history. According to climate scientists, this could be the new normal as global warming enhances the frequency of severe droughts. Farmers though could do more to secure stable harvests: by growing more diverse crops.

By Paul Hockenos

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Latest Publications

World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2020

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report (WNISR2020) assesses the status and trends of the international nuclear industry and analyzes the additional challenges nuclear power is facing in the age of COVID-19. For the first time the report includes as specific chapter analyzing nuclear programs in the Middle East as the first reactor started up in the Arab world.

Pricing carbon

Study

Both in Germany and internationally, the debate on the pricing of greenhouse gas emissions is experiencing a renaissance. However, an enlightened and realistic discussion of ways and means is needed so that CO2 pricing instruments can play a stronger role in climate policy. In this study, climate and energy expert Felix Chr. Matthes of the Öko-Institut examines the relevant elements of a CO2 pricing strategy. He gives an overview of design criteria and mechanisms of action.

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The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2019

Study

The World Nuclear Industry Status Report 2019 (WNISR2019) provides a comprehensive overview of nuclear power plant data, including information on age, operation, production and construction.

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For more information, please contact:

Martin Keim
Head of European Energy Transition Programme
Tel. +32 (0)2 743 41 13
Email: martin.keim[at]eu.boell.org

Our upcoming events

April

Online discussion Thursday, 15. April 2021