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Climate crisis in Germany: Study warns of impending failure to achieve goals!
Germany faces challenges in achieving its climate goals by 2045. A new study shows regression in politics and society.
Climate crisis in Germany: Study warns of impending failure to achieve goals!
A serious issue is currently dominating climate policy in Germany. A new study by the Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) at the University of Hamburg warned that the risk of not achieving climate goals is increasing. It is particularly clear that politics, the economy and society are taking steps backwards in many areas. Both delayed action and climate-damaging consumption trends play a role here, which makes climate neutrality by 2045 a long way off uni-hamburg.de reported.
The study also shows that a comprehensive database for climate complaints is being set up in Germany. There are currently 175 lawsuits filed against administrations, state governments or companies. The increasing commitment of the population and positive decisions in climate lawsuits can be seen as a ray of hope, but are not enough to support the necessary restructuring in society.
Social challenges
Blockade and escalation spirals, especially in the debate about the planned building energy law, have led to an increase in the purchase of climate-damaging heating systems. This underlines the urgency of financial compensation for poorer households and long-term measures. In this regard, the researchers recommend supporting municipalities financially and strengthening social initiatives legally and politically. Support from local governments and initiatives is crucial for progress on climate action.
In addition, an ambivalent attitude is observed in corporate practice. Despite advances in social understanding, consumer behavior remains a serious obstacle on the path to climate neutrality. Here there is often a lack of insight into the need for sustainable decisions.
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