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Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage

Germany's decision to allocate €3.3 billion to projects aimed at making industry more climate-friendly marks a significant step towards achieving its ambitious climate targets. By supporting initiatives such as carbon capture and storage (CCS) and promoting the transition to greener production methods, Germany is demonstrating strong leadership in the fight against climate change.

This investment signals a crucial commitment from Europe’s largest economy, which is home to many energy-intensive industries. By helping medium-sized companies reduce their carbon footprint, Germany is accelerating its path to net zero emissions by 2045, a goal critical to both national and global sustainability efforts.



The program, with a focus on hard-to-abate industries such as cement, glass, and ceramics, strikes a pragmatic balance between the urgent need to cut emissions and the reality that some CO2 emissions are difficult to eliminate completely. The targeted use of CCS technology will help mitigate emissions where renewable energy sources alone may not suffice.

Germany’s proactive approach, led by the Economy Ministry under Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck, showcases how governments can blend innovation with environmental responsibility. This initiative not only propels Germany closer to its climate goals but also sets a powerful example for other nations. By fostering climate-friendly production, Germany is reinforcing its role as a global leader in sustainability while bolstering its industrial sector's future resilience.

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  • Rashid Kamau

    19 w

    This initiative not only aligns with Germany’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2045 but also positions the country as a leader in sustainable industrial practices.

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    • zelda ninga

      22 w

      The deployment of carbon sequestration technologies offers significant benefits in the fight against climate change. By capturing carbon dioxide emissions before they are released into the atmosphere, carbon sequestration helps reduce the concentration of greenhouse gases, thereby slowing the rate of global warming.

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      • Sarah Chabane

        23 w

        Let's hope it will be more than just plans!

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      • We Don't Have Time

        23 w

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        • walter lungayi

          23 w

          This is a great investment. By integrating carbon storage technologies, the program will mitigate emissions while fostering innovation. The most worrying issue to me is the location of this site. They should not clear trees to site the project like Tesla did.

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          • Edwin wangombe

            23 w

            @walter_lungayi I also hope that as they are looking for solutions, they should not mess with nature

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          • Rashid Kamau

            23 w

            Funding will encourage innovation in carbon reduction and storage technologies, potentially leading to advancements that can be adopted globally.

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            • Edwin wangombe

              23 w

              @rashid_kamau I agree... this type of funding will boost the efforts of advancing carbon capture technology

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            • Jane Wangui

              23 w

              This is great..if all the funds were used towards making the country cleaner...there surely will be change.

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              • Edwin wangombe

                23 w

                @jane_wangui We will be watching and hopefully, the intended change will be achieved

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              • Gorffly mokua

                23 w

                This is a decisive move toward meeting climate targets, reinforcing its leadership in global sustainability efforts.👏👏

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                • Edwin wangombe

                  23 w

                  @gorffly_mokua I agree... they deserve more climate love and support

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                • Patrick Kiash

                  23 w

                  This is forward-thinking approach, and am glad they have devoted to support its industries toward clean energy,etc.

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                  • Gorffly mokua

                    23 w

                    @patrick_kiash 💚💚

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                    • Edwin wangombe

                      23 w

                      @patrick_kiash This is an action that deserves to be emulated

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                    • Kihm Francis

                      23 w

                      This investment signals a crucial commitment in making industry more climate-friendly

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                      • Edwin wangombe

                        23 w

                        @frankoh_kihm_080 it is a good thing and it will boost the country's efforts of going the eco-friendly way

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