Climate protection - Minister: Consequences of climate change have long been visible
Climate Protection Minister Katrin Eder (Greens) is calling for measures to stop global warming. According to the Competence Center for Climate Change Impacts, the number of hot days in Rhineland-Palatinate has doubled since 1951, the Minister explained in Mainz on Monday. It is particularly hot in Rheinhessen and the Vorderpfalz.
"We are experiencing more frequent, more intense and longer-lasting heatwaves," emphasized Eder. Precipitation is decreasing in summer and increasing in winter. "We are also experiencing longer dry periods in summer, which have an impact on the forests, for example, and the risk of heavy rainfall and the associated flooding is also increasing."
Because of this development, the Environment and Climate Protection Minister assured that she would continue to work at all political levels to ensure that effective measures are taken to minimize the rise in global warming. "This is the only way we can preserve our quality of life. Globally and especially here in Rhineland-Palatinate." The phasing out of fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil is more important than ever.
The World Climate Conference in Dubai shows how difficult it is to agree on binding measures to stop or slow down climate change. There, efforts are being made to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. However, the major global temperature changes also have regional and local effects, said Eder. "In Rhineland-Palatinate, we have already reached 1.7 degrees - making us one of the most severely affected federal states."
Rhineland-Palatinate is therefore already making great efforts to ensure adaptation to the consequences of climate change. For example, long-distance water pipelines and interconnected systems are being promoted in order to ensure the supply of drinking water in future, even in emergency situations.
Attempts are also being made to counteract this through a strong expansion of renewable energies. Local authorities are being supported with the 250 million euro investment program for climate protection and innovation (KIPKI).
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Source: www.stern.de
