Germany Needs Increased Research on the Indirect Impacts of Climate Change
In Germany, Climate Justice or “Klimagerechtigkeit” is defined as the right for every human being to ‘use’ the atmosphere without greatly impacting it. It... Read more.
Government Bailout Package Does Not Go Far Enough to Support the De-Carbonization of German Industries
Germany is often seen as the engine of Europe in the context of industry, its rising economy, and international exports. But Germany has not been unaffected by the... Read more.
The Concentration of Monocultures Limits Biodiversity in Germany
Wildlife loss, the growth of monocultures, mechanized agricultural, and livestock “factory farming” is increasing the risk of pathogen spillover, disrupting life-sustaining... Read more.
Germany’s Initial COVID-19 Stimulus Package Leaves Out Climate Issues
Just as it has in 200 other countries, the coronavirus has led to an essential halt to everyday life in Germany. Education facilities moved online, businesses closed,... Read more.
Germany Puts Forward New Climate and Energy Plans that Support Decarbonization
Unlike other countries, Germany has been trying to phase out nuclear power (by 2022) since the Fukushima incident in Japan and is now intending to phase out coal... Read more.
A National ETS with a Moderate Price to be Introduced in Germany in 2021
As of 2021, Germany will put a price on each ton of carbon emitted. In December 2019, the federal government, finally, agreed to initiate a fixed carbon price through... Read more.
Germany Decides on Final Climate Protection Law
In November 2019, the German federal government passed the new “Klimapaket” (Climate Packet) to immediately take action to achieve the initial pledges made in... Read more.
Germany Climate Leader 2019: Prof. Dr. Ottmar Edenhofer
24377|https://www.climatescorecard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/germany-ottmar.jpg|fullProf. Dr. Ottmar Edenhofer, Director at Potsdam Institute for Climate Science... Read more.
New Climate Protection Plan Fails to Address Implementation Issues
Take Action!Spotlight Activity: New Climate Protection Plan Fails to Address Implementation Issues
After failing the initially set targets for 2020 of reducing... Read more.
Germany: The Government Is Failing To Take Action To Meet The Renewable Energy Targets It Has Set
Take Action!Spotlight Activity: The Government Is Failing To Take Action To Meet The Renewable Energy Targets It Has Set
In July 2019, the energy distribution... Read more.