Climate warning
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Olaf Scholz

Climate warning

Urgent Action is Required as German Chancellor Scholz Meekly Responds to Climate Disasters

The recent floods in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg, which claimed five lives and displaced thousands, serve as a stark reminder of the escalating climate crisis. Towns like Ebenhausen-Werk, Manching-Pichl, and Reichertshofen have been particularly devastated, with homes destroyed and infrastructures crippled Despite acknowledging the severity of these events and the clear link to climate change, your administration’s response has been disappointingly inadequate. While visiting affected areas, you rightly noted that such floods are no longer rare, one-off incidents. Yet, your actions have not matched these words. The need for robust flood defenses and effective climate mitigation strategies has never been more critical Germany’s climate policies, particularly concerning emissions reduction, are falling short. The recent expert panel’s findings that the government’s 2030 emissions targets are unrealistic underscore a significant policy gap. This failure to implement concrete measures leaves communities vulnerable to recurring disasters As Chancellor, you must lead by example. Strengthen Germany’s climate action plans, enforce stricter regulations on emissions, and invest in resilient infrastructure. The people of Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, and all of Germany cannot afford complacency. The time for decisive action is now, to prevent further loss and safeguard our future.



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  • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

    34 w

    This is ridiculous!He needs to lead by example and take appropriate action

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    • Elizabeth Gathigia

      35 w

      He needs to act now! action speaks louder than words

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      • rosebellendiritu

        35 w

        The relevant government ought to take appropriate measures to deal with the calamity before more lives are lost.

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        • Joseph Githinji

          35 w

          @rosebellendiritu I agree with you , action must be optimised and at the same time better mechanisms put in place to avoid this in the future.

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        • Jane Wangui

          35 w

          This is a clear indication of the kind of disasters that await us if we do not take appropriate actions.its about time that the relevant government took action.

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          • Joseph Githinji

            35 w

            @jane_wangui This should serve as a warning to all to ensure we nurture our environment and stand together against all climate injustices.

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          • Annett Michuki..

            35 w

            he should act fast on this matter

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