Demonstration at the main station blocks traffic in all directions
This morning, traffic was blocked in all directions at Dresden Central Station for the climate. Demand: 100 km/h on highways and raise the price of CO2.
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Plague of mosquitoes in Saxony: experts warn of increased incidence of mosquitoes
People in Saxony must be prepared for significantly more mosquitoes this year. Experts warn of a potential increase in the mosquito population and disease transmission.
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.
Kretschmer criticizes G7 agreement to phase out coal by 2035
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer criticizes the G7's agreement to phase out coal by 2035 and warns of the costs and impact on Germany's competitiveness.
Last generation blocks the Carola Bridge in Dresden
Activists from the climate group Last Generation blocked Dresden's Carola Bridge on Saturday afternoon. The police were on site, a spokesperson said on request. The police did not initially provide any information on the number of participants. A reporter at the scene spoke of a small group of aroun ..
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.
Street trees suffer from drought and temperatures
Climate change poses challenges for street trees. When planting new trees, many cities now have to rely on drought-tolerant tree species.
Application start for funding program for energy and storage
From Monday, there will be a financial injection from the Free State for the purchase of photovoltaic and geothermal systems. Energy Minister Günther hopes that this will lead to an expansion of renewable energies.
Six million for climate-neutral and affordable housing
Saxony wants to promote climate-neutral and affordable housing in the state with six million euros. Housing companies, private developers, associations and homeowners' associations have until June 16 to apply for the "Signpost projects: climate-neutral and affordable living" call, as announced by th ..
Solar power plant to keep Meyer Burger in Freiberg
The solar manufacturer Meyer Burger had announced the end of its plant in Freiberg. Now a huge solar power plant is set to save the day.
Heat and drought cause problems for street trees
Heat and drought are hard on street trees. Preserving them involves a great deal of effort - but it is worth it. They make an important contribution to the urban climate.
Saxony's Ministry of Agriculture supports environmentally and climate-friendly agriculture with 26 million euros
The Saxon Ministry of Agriculture is transferring 26 million euros to applicants for environmental and climate-friendly measures in agriculture.
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.
Moderators bring the natural sciences and humanities together
The presenters Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim and Marie Meimberg bring together the natural sciences and humanities in order to better understand scientific findings and their effects and to give children emotional access to difficult topics.
Seven lignite-fired units face final closure
In order to reduce the consumption of natural gas during the energy crisis, lignite-fired power plants were allowed to continue operating alongside hard coal. This is now over for seven units.
Lights out for #EarthHour 2024 🌍 on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8:30 pm
On March 23, 2024, the #EarthHour will once again take place worldwide. The lights will be switched off worldwide for 1 hour. Motto: Lights off, climate protection on.
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 seeks solutions against extreme weather at Open Data Camp
The Free State of Saxony is inviting participants to the Open Data Camp to develop digital solutions for extreme weather situations.
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Farmers protest in Poland against EU agricultural policy
German, Polish and Czech farmers demonstrated together on the Polish side of the border crossing near Bogatynia on Saturday against EU agricultural policy and the import of cheap agricultural products from Ukraine. As the chairman of the "Land Creates Connection" initiative announced on site on Satu ..
Municipalities agree: want to become the first "Net Zero Valley"
The municipalities of Lusatia want to score points with an initiative as the first climate-neutral model region. They have applied to the EU in Brussels for this. The alliance sees many advantages in this.
Energy plant manufacturer Yados expands capacities in Saxony
The energy system manufacturer Yados in Hoyerswerda is expanding its capacities. Yados and its Liechtenstein-based parent company Hoval plan to invest around 20 million euros in the project, as the company announced at the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday. The Free State of Saxony is al ..
Climate activists block road crossing in Dresden for fair climate protection
Climate activists protest against environmental destruction and demand fair climate protection in Dresden.
Left-wing politicians call for more support for the German solar industry
Leading left-wing politicians are calling for more support for the German solar industry in order to prevent the closure of sites in eastern Germany.
Citizens' initiative fails: energy projects south of Leipzig are implemented
A citizens' initiative has failed in its attempt to prevent two energy projects south of Leipzig. The referendum on the "Green Power Park" and "Kleinzössen Energy Park" projects in Neukieritzsch was negative.
Brussels approves billions in aid for green steel in Bremen
Germany may provide 1.3 billion euros for the conversion to climate-neutral steel production at ArcelorMittal's sites in Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt. The EU Commission approved the payment on Friday. The measure will support the realization of the goals of the EU hydrogen strategy and the European G ..
Germany receives EU approval to promote climate-neutral steel
EU Commission approves 1.3 billion euros for conversion to climate-neutral steel production at ArcelorMittal sites in Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and drive ecological change.
Climate change threatens the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea Unesco World Heritage Site
The consequences of climate change on land and at sea are increasingly changing the ecosystem in the Wadden Sea. New study shows unprecedented changes.
Fridays for Future: "Local transport strikes are climate strikes"
Fridays for Future is also protesting with Verdi during the announced warning strikes in local transport under the name "Wir fahren zusammen". Why the climate movement is joining workers' protests.
Special fund worth billions for Berlin's climate protection on the brink
A planned special fund worth billions for more climate protection in Berlin is on the brink after an external expert report called the project into question. New ways of financing need to be found.
Lusatia applies to become a "net zero valley" under EU industrial law
Lusatia was the first region to apply to EU Industry Commissioner Thierry Breton to become a 'net zero valley'. The EU wants to promote clean technologies with the net-zero industry law.
Green Power Park planned on site of former briquette factory south of Leipzig
A green power park with a data center, green hydrogen production and battery storage is being built on the site of a former briquette factory.
Activists strike together with local transport staff
Climate activists and public transport workers in Dresden are joining forces: the Fridays for Future (FFF) initiative plans to take to the streets in Dresden on March 1 together with public transport workers. Under the motto "We travel together", a rally was organized at the State Chancellery on Tue ..
Saxony sees Andalusia as a partner for the energy transition
Pure sunshine: Saxony sees the Spanish region of Andalusia as a close partner for the energy transition. "Andalusia wants to promote the solar industry and the production of green hydrogen along the entire value chain. Andalusia and Spain as a whole are real heavyweights in the field of renewable en ..
Solar system planned for the roof of Dresden's town hall
The state capital of Dresden is planning to build a solar installation on the roof of the town hall to set an example for climate protection and a secure energy supply.
Alliance Greens discuss program for Saxon state elections
At their party conference, the Saxon Greens want to define their program for the state elections on September 1 and set their goals for climate protection.
Saxony's Greens want to maintain their course and advocate modernization
Regardless of the mood in the state, the Greens in Saxony want to maintain their course and advocate the modernization of the Free State.
Elbe floods drop to alert level 1
The flood level of the Elbe has fallen to alert level 1 at most measuring points in Saxony. The lowest alert level was in force on Sunday at the Dresden gauge, in Schöna on the Czech border and downstream in Riesa. According to an overview by the state flood center, there was no longer a flood warni ..
Elbe floods in Saxony continue to recede
The flooding of the Elbe continues to recede in Saxony. A water level of 5.30 meters was measured at the Dresden gauge on Saturday morning, according to an overview from the state flood center. A day earlier it had been 5.92 meters. Normal is around 2 meters. In the state capital, as well as in Schö ..
City of Dresden raises alert level 3 for Elbe floods
The city of Dresden lifted the alert level 3 it had declared due to the Elbe flooding on Friday. Alert level 2 is now expected to apply until January 1, the administration announced. Originally, it had been predicted that the Elbe would reach a water level of six meters or more. This is the threshol ..
Year 2023: Saxony records unusually warm weather
The year 2023 was unusually warm in Saxony with an average temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius and above-average precipitation of 820 liters per square meter. The sun also shone for 1735 hours.
Elbe floods: water level lower than expected
The Elbe flood has reached its highest level in Saxony. The maximum water level remained lower than initially forecast. The risk of flooding has now been completely averted for the other rivers in Saxony, the State Environment Agency announced on Friday. The city of Dresden began dismantling a flood ..
Minister: State of forests remains a cause for concern
According to the state government, Saxony's forests remain a permanent patient. "There is no all-clear in Saxony's forests. Their condition remains poor and continues to be a cause for concern. The climate crisis and bark beetle are leaving deep wounds," said Forestry Minister Wolfram Günther (Green ..
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.
Billion-euro payment for RWE coal phase-out permitted
Energy companies such as RWE are to receive billions from the state to phase out coal. Is this in line with competition law? Yes, according to the EU Commission - at least with regard to one company.
Saxony demands clarity for eastern German coalfields
Saxony has demanded clarity for its own coalfields following the EU Commission's decision to compensate the energy company RWE. "The one-sided decision in favor of the compensation payment for RWE is a disappointment from Saxony's point of view. One gets the impression that the federal government is ..
End of Jänschwalde opencast mine does not change 2038 phase-out
Coal producer Leag is pushing ahead with its transformation into a green electricity provider. Plans for wind and solar power plants have been completed. The grid is still missing for hydrogen-capable power plants. Coal mining continues.
☢️ Nuclear power vs. 🌬️ Wind power: a detailed comparison of costs and performance 💰📊
Comparison of nuclear and wind energy: costs, performance and environment - an insight into two central energy sources of our time.
New court ruling: more effective climate protection programs for transport and buildings needed
A court ruling obliges the German government to take immediate climate protection measures in the areas of transportation and buildings in order to achieve the emission targets.
Funding for structural development in Lusatia secured despite budget crisis
The financial resources for structural development in Lusatia are secured, despite the federal budget crisis. Funding remains unaffected and is legally secured by the Coal Phase-out Act.
Local authorities in Lusatia concerned about precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government
The municipalities in Lusatia are concerned about the precautionary blocking of financial commitments by the federal government, as this could lead to delays in projects.
Federal budget crisis jeopardizes planned projects in Dresden
The closure of the Climate and Transformation Fund (KTF) due to the federal budget crisis could have an impact on planned projects in Dresden.
Budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and implications for eastern Germany
According to Michael Kellner (Greens), Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Economics, the budget ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court has a particularly negative impact on eastern Germany.
Share of modern heating systems increased in Saxony
The proportion of households in Saxony with modern heating systems has risen. At the same time, the proportion of particularly old heating systems has risen. The federal government is planning measures for climate-friendly heating.
Saxony approves more wind turbines than in the previous year
Saxony has already approved more wind turbines in the first nine months of this year than in the entire previous year. In the first three quarters, permits have been issued for 24 wind turbines with a capacity of around 140 megawatts, as announced by the Ministry of Energy in Dresden on Tuesday. In ..
Lindner: "End dreams of phasing out coal-fired power in 2030"
Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner has questioned the date for the coal phase-out mentioned in the coalition agreement. "As long as it is not clear that energy is available and affordable, we should put an end to dreams of phasing out coal-fired power in 2030," the FDP politician told the "K ..
The plans of "Letzte Generation" for the Berlin mass occupation on October 28!
On October 28, the 'Letzte Generation' movement is planning a mass occupation in Berlin to protest fossil fuel subsidies.
Hydrogen power plant in Leipzig in operation
In Leipzig, one of the most important milestones for a sustainable heat supply of the largest city in eastern Germany was laid on Monday. According to Leipzig's municipal utility, Germany's first certified hydrogen power plant went into operation. "The Leipzig-Süd combined heat and power plant is a ..
Warm autumn worries Saxony's forest experts
The warm autumn is causing concern among Saxon forestry experts with regard to the bark beetle population. There is a high risk that the pests will survive the winter unscathed and infest new trees in the coming year, the state enterprise Saxony Forest announced on Monday. Therefore, bark beetle tre ..
Saxony lags behind in the expansion of wind turbines
While the number of wind turbines is climbing nationwide, expansion in the Free State is falling by the wayside. However, permits for new wind turbines are increasing.
Energy alternatives and climate neutrality without self-deception
The transformation of the global energy economy away from fossil fuels to alternative and renewable energies must be the goal of a climate protection policy without self-deception. On the way there, many temptations of green washing lurk.
Private households in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia saved more energy than the national average
Private households in Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia saved more energy last year than the national average.
Chemnitz lignite-fired power plant to go offline in early 2024
For decades, households and businesses in Chemnitz have been supplied with heat and electricity from lignite. This will end in 2024. But the energy supply will still not be climate-neutral.
Trades and associations call for measures to save the construction and real estate industries
The skilled trades and associations are appealing to the federal government to take action to save the construction and real estate industry in order to ensure affordable housing and achieve climate targets.
Lusatia develops into a focal point for battery production
The establishment of companies like Altech promotes the development of battery production in Lusatia. Altech plans to build two factories in the Schwarze Pumpe industrial park in Brandenburg, with investments of over one billion euros and the creation of 1,000 jobs.
Energy company Leag builds 17-megawatt solar park in Böhlen, Germany
The energy company Leag has built a 17-megawatt solar park in Böhlen together with EP New Energies GmbH.
California sues oil giants: What's up? 🌍🔥
California sues big oil companies for misleading and damaging the environment. The state wants justice and demands a fund for climatic adjustments.
KfW to play a central role in heating subsidies in the future
Anyone submitting applications in Germany often has to do so with different authorities. At least in the case of heating subsidies, this is now to be bundled.
Climate strike in Dresden 15.09. - All routes, all times, all facts! 🌍✌️
Ready for the climate strike in Dresden? Here you will find all the information: Start at 1 p.m. at Postplatz, four feeder demonstrations and the complete route. Be there!
Climate strike in Leipzig 15.09: Let's Make Some Noise! 🌍🔊
Ready for the climate strike in Leipzig? Here you will find all the information: Start at 3 p.m. on Augustusplatz, four feeder demonstrations and the complete route. Be there!
Support for Mibrag's green hydrogen plans
The lignite producer Mibrag wants to develop into an energy service provider based on renewable energies. To this end, among other things, a 90-megawatt electrolyzer for the production of green hydrogen is to be built at the Profen site in the Burgenland district, the state chancellery announced in ..
East mayors see Germany ticket in danger
The mayors of eastern German cities see the Germany ticket from 2024 before the end. The reason is enormous additional costs for public transport in the coming years, for which the federal government has so far refused to provide financial compensation, Leipzig's mayor Burkhard Jung (SPD) said on Tu ..
Fridays for Future activists gear up for climate strike
Droughts, floods and forest fires: In view of the fatal consequences of global warming, the climate protection movement Fridays for Future (FFF) is also gearing up for the next global climate strike in Dresden. On September 15, the activists want to draw attention to the dramatic nature of the clima ..
Lausitzrunde meets Habeck: local authorities want money for schools
In February, Federal Economics Minister Habeck was in Lusatia. He promised further talks. Six months later, municipal representatives are now meeting him in Berlin. And have some demands.
Kretschmer sees water supply as a central task
Saxony's Minister President Michael Kretschmer (CDU) sees the water supply as a central task for future development in the Free State. This is a task that could not be solved on the side, he said on Tuesday evening at the summer festival of the Association of Saxon Business in Radebeul.According to ..
Fridays for Future vs. #ClimateProtectionLaw: The fight for our future! #Webinar
Fridays for Future advocates against climate law changes. Discover why this movement is fighting for a greener future.
Fridays for Future: How it started and why it's cool to be part of it!
From lone protests in front of the Swedish Parliament to worldwide demos, learn how Greta Thunberg's strike launched Fridays for Future and why it's cool to be part of the solution!
Dresden heat manual: first brochure of its kind
Dresden has developed a comprehensive heat manual containing recommendations for institutions and citizens. It is intended to serve as a basis for the development of a heat action plan.
CO₂ - plant snack or climate killer? What's behind it?
Let's debunk climate myths: CO₂ is plant food, but more of it is not better for the climate. Find out here what really counts.
"Climate glue" as a smoking figure from the Ore Mountains
The wave of climate protests has now touched the historical Erzgebirge: In its product range, Seiffen Folk Art has introduced a new smoking figure - the "climate glue". With his seated appearance in an orange vest and gray background, the little man is characterized by smoke coming out of his ears." ..
Grid expansion in Saxony: EnviaM boss criticizes federal government for slow progress
EnviaM, the energy supplier from eastern Germany, has criticized the federal government for the protracted grid expansion in Germany. According to CEO Stephan Lowis, the federal government is forgetting about grid expansion, which is criminal. Lowis stressed that while targets relating to the energy ..
Trees in Saxony: Over 10,000 plantings in the forests
Actives, officials and fans of 24 sports clubs planted more than 10,000 trees in Saxon forests last week. At a total of five locations, more than 600 people put seedlings in the ground, as the state chancellery announced in Dresden on Wednesday. Among them were also Bundesliga teams such as RB Leipz ..
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 ..
Declining support for coal and nuclear phase-out
According to a survey, support for the coal and nuclear phase-out is declining among people in the Central German coalfields. Although a majority of 52 percent still fundamentally support the goals of the energy turnaround. In the two previous years, however, the approval was even higher at 55 and 6 ..
Climate activists stick basic law articles on state parliament doors
Four supporters of the climate protection group Last Generation pasted on the doors to the plenary hall of the state parliament building in Dresden on Saturday. They attached nine posters on which Article 20a of the Basic Law was printed to the windows with glue, a police spokesman said. The activis ..