With knowledge comes a responsibility to act!
Michael Diekmann, CEO Allianz SE
Together with world-class partners, Allianz empowers dialogue and knowledge transfer on mankind´s major challenges such
as aging societies, global warming, and economic injustice. It´s
our business - and your opportunity.
Rising CO2 Emissions Fuelled by Developing Countries
Global carbon dioxide emissions rose sharply again in 2007, four times faster year-on-year than during the 1990s, the Global Carbon Project said in its annual report. For the first time, half of all CO2 emissions are now produced in developing countries, like India and China.
World's First CCS Plant Goes Online in Germany
Swedish utility Vattenfall has installed a carbon capture & storage (CCS) facility at a large coal power plant near Berlin, Germany. The pilot project will store carbon dioxide produced from burning coal underground rather than releasing it into the atmosphere.
Cooling Glaciers?
A team of geographers has installed windscreens on the Rhône glacier in Switzerland to stop further glacier melt. The scientists from Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany are hoping that cold fall winds can slow down rapid glacier melt in the Alps and other mountainous areas worldwide.
Germany Builds First Big Offshore Wind Park
Germany's first major offshore wind farm is starting to take shape. After years of planing and debate, the "alpha ventus" wind farm is scheduled to start producing energy in Fall 2008. The farm will be built 45 kilometers from the North Sea island of Borkum at a water depth of approximately 30 meters.
Australian Hospital to Resist Climate Change
Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, has announced plans to build a new, billion-dollar public hospital well above sea level to protect it from the effects of climate change. Placed a few meters above the waterfront, the building will be able to withstand storm surges and a rising sea level.
G8 Wants UN Deal to Cut Emissions
In their final statement on climate change, the leaders of the G8 countries said they want to cooperate with UN member states to at least halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The climate communique, agreed on at the G8 summit in Japan, contains no numerical targets or precise mid-term goals.
Climate and Mobility
On the Road to Nowhere?
Transportation is the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gases. See how different modes of transportation are affecting the climate, and how they could become more sustainable.
What We Do
How Public Transport Can Make Your Car Cheaper
Allianz Austria rewards car owners who use public transport. Xaver Woelfl explains why this is good for business and the environment.
What You Can Do
Eco Driving
Changing the way you drive could save more fuel than changing what you drive. Fuel-efficient driving can have a huge impact on your carbon emissions and your wallet.
Energy Efficiency
The Low-Tech Way of Saving Fuel
Eco driving lets you get more mileage for your money without the need for additional technology. Johann Gwehenberger, automotive expert at the Allianz Center for Technology, talks about the dos and don’ts.
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