How can the expansion of renewable energies be accelerated? What hurdles are there?  The government has launched a so-called national consultation on this, particularly with regard to photovoltaics and wind power. The aim of this consultation is to collect all the elements that can help to further accelerate the development of these renewable energies.

Recent changes to the structure of electricity prices have caused some confusion. On the one hand, the regulatory institute – the “Institut de Régulation Luxembourgeois (ILR)” – has decided to change the “grid utilisation fee” in such a way that – to put it simply – peak consumption will become more expensive.

It is now almost three years since the Mouvement Ecologique and natur&ëmwelt jointly lodged a complaint against the Luxembourg government with the EU Commission.

On Wednesday 16 October, the chemical TFA was discussed in the relevant commission of the Chamber of Deputies. This chemical is widespread in Luxembourg’s waters, including in drinking water. This was reason enough for the Mouvement Ecologique to call on MPs to demand a more consistent approach from the government.

A group of 33 civil society organisations, including the Mouvement Ecologique, organised a press conference at Place Clairefontaine on Monday morning 7.10.

The new waste law took effect at the beginning of 2024: One of the important changes is that from now on, you are no longer allowed to receive advertising in your letterbox unless you clearly indicate that you want it by putting a sticker on your door.

At this year’s Oekofest, everything was just right.

the weather was great and really invited you to spend a day outdoors.

This week, decisive meetings are taking place at the EU level regarding the wolf’s protection status. Some countries want to achieve a reduction of this, i.e. de facto allow the wolf to be shot. So far, Luxembourg has always defended the wolf’s highest protection status – but now, out of the blue and scientifically unfathomable, Luxembourg’s position has begun to falter.

A reform of the Climate Protection Act is currently under discussion in the Chamber of Deputies. In particular, it is planned to reduce the financial support given to electric cars. Depending on energy consumption, this is set to fall from €8,000 to €6,000.

Autumn is the perfect time to create a wildflower meadow and do yourself and the pollinators in your garden some good. You can sow a large wildflower meadow or simply a strip of wildflowers, preferably after allowing for a few days’ rain.

The Ministry of Agriculture has just started the tendering process for the supply of school fruit for the coming 2024/25 school year. After all, this involves over 400 tonnes.