Green demands water centers: Thuringia against drought and water shortages!

Green demands water centers: Thuringia against drought and water shortages!

Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Deutschland - A central topic that the Thuringian population currently employs is the continued drought and the associated water problems. The Greens in the Free State therefore call for the introduction of a water center to counteract the water shortage. State chief Luis Schäfer emphasizes that Thuringia is particularly hard affected by the climate crisis and criticizes the state government for its previously failure in relation to measures against these pressing problems. As reported [News today] (https://www.nachrichten-heute.net/1402132-gruene-for-wasscent- against-duerre-in-thueringen.html), have already entered water withdrawal bans in some counties, such as the Saale-Holzland-Kreis and Weimarer Land.

The proposal of the Greens provides for eight cents per cubic meter of water for large consumers, which come mainly from industry and agriculture. "This is a step in the right direction," says Schäfer, who also reminds that the CDU and SPD have also requested similar taxes in the past. The water center should not only benefit the financing of necessary measures, but also flow into water protection and into a more sustainable water balance.

not at the expense of private households

To clear out misunderstandings, Neumann, spokeswoman for the federal government, also commented on the topic. She made it clear that the obligation to pay should not make private households. This regulation is specially intended for large consumers in order to distribute the costs according to the cause principle. "It is about achieving a balanced distribution of costs," she said, while emphasizing the need to involve large consumers in the costs of protecting and maintaining water resources. As also reported MDR, there are also relevant economic elements behind this project.

But the challenges are complex. A research project by the Federal Environment Agency, Wadklim, indicates that water shortages in Germany are due to various causes. Climatic conditions and the growing water withdrawal in agriculture play a crucial role. Federal Environment Agency emphasizes that water quality problems such as nitrate loads and inquiries through mining also contribute to the problems.

Future -oriented solutions

In order to meet these challenges, the Wadklim project suggests various solutions and recommendations for action. These include promoting sustainable water use and strengthening the cooperation between the user groups. The focus on efficient water use and the possible reuse of water, for example for the irrigation of green areas, opens up new perspectives for just supplying everyone. A regular survey and analysis of water use are also of great importance to avoid future usage conflicts.