Recently Reported Greenhouse Gas Emission Level: 805 Metric Tons in 2019, a Decrease of 42% Compared to 1990 Level (from...
Germany’s Government Discussing Conflicting Climate Strategies
Earlier this year it became evident that Germany will fail to achieve its emission reduction targets of 40% by the...
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...
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....
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
