Saxony's companies spend more money on environmental protection
Companies in Bavaria invested more money in environmental protection in 2022. What priorities did they set - and which sector paid the most?
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Knauf Insulation plans investment in climate-friendly production in Saxony
The first climate protection contracts were issued by Federal Environment Minister Habeck just over a week ago. Around 2.8 billion euros will go to 15 German companies - including Saxony.
Young sturgeons released into the Elbe for the first time in almost ten years
It was a major reintroduction project that was interrupted in 2014. Now it's starting again, because the sturgeon has an important effect on rivers.
Environment Minister announces program for clean streams
Water is not only a key resource in times of climate change. Saxony has already spent a lot on water bodies. Nevertheless, many of them are still in a precarious state.
Saxony's energy minister criticizes calls for e-fuels in normal cars
Saxony's Energy Minister Wolfram Günther considers calls for e-fuels in normal cars to be a "ghost debate" and "market economy nonsense".
Kretschmer welcomes von der Leyen's e-fuels initiative
After 2035, only cars without combustion engines may be newly registered in the EU. However, according to a proposal by the EU Commission President, there could be exceptions for e-fuels.
Watering can heroes Dresden project for sustainable irrigation of trees found fertile ground
The campaign has already received more than 60 requests from interested parties to care for trees under heat stress and use rainwater.
BUND sees environmental protection jeopardized by the rise of populists
The environmental association BUND has warned of serious consequences for climate and nature conservation due to the rise of populist parties. Europe is at a crossroads with the elections on June 9. "Democracy, the existence of the EU and the possibility of effective environmental protection would b ..
Criticism of G7 decision to phase out coal: Minister Presidents of Saxony and Brandenburg express outrage
The Minister Presidents of Saxony and Brandenburg, Michael Kretschmer and Dietmar Woitke, sharply criticize the G7's decision to phase out coal and emphasize the importance of the regions.
Support for trees in times of climate change: New watering can hero project in Dresden
In Dresden, 'filling stations' are set up for trees to save them from drying out. Citizens can use rainwater.
BUND calls for restructuring of agriculture in Saxony
Fewer farm animals are good for the environment. This is at least true for pigs and cattle. Environmentalists are therefore pushing for a reduction in livestock numbers.
Saxony wants to save raw materials: Promoting the circular economy
Saxony wants to support the transition to a resource-conserving circular economy with a funding program. Around 89 million euros from EU and state funds have been earmarked for this up to and including 2027, announced Environment Minister Wolfram Günther (Greens) on Tuesday after the cabinet meeting ..
Climate activists demonstrate with "disobedient assemblies"
The Last Generation group wants to fight climate collapse with a new form of protest. Superglue will not be used in Leipzig.
Saxony arms itself in the fight against forest fires
Saxony is planning to purchase three police helicopters to fight forest fires.
More environmental zones possible with new pollutant limits
So far, Saxony only has an environmental zone in the city of Leipzig. Now the European Union wants to tighten the limit values for air pollutants. This could possibly make such zones necessary in other cities as well.
Climate protection group colors Christmas trees orange
The climate protection group Letzte Generation sprayed Christmas trees orange in several German cities to draw attention to the urgency of climate protection.
Saxony: Counties and cities receive funding for energy transition
Saxon counties and independent cities are to receive one million euros each on Friday as funding for the energy transition. The so-called "climate millions" are allocations for investments in the areas of climate protection, energy transition and climate adaptation, announced the Saxon Energy Minist ..