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🌱 Environment
February 23, 2026

What are the potential impacts of Germany's climate law and coal exit on the environment and local communities?

09 Oct 2019, 17:06 The German government cabinet has adopted the country’s first framework climate law and a detailed programme of measures to reach national and European targets for 2030. Against the backdrop of climate action protests by the Extinction Rebellion movement, ministers signed off on the package in Berlin. It lays out the details for the general plan Chancellor Angela Merkel’s grand coalition had decided on three weeks before. Energy industry association BDEW criticised the plans as “not thought through and not coherent with the objectives of the energy transition”, and environmental NGOs said they are insufficient to reach climate targets. [UPDATE adds Altmaier quote, graph on climate package] Use Teaser Image as container background on grid pages Julian Wettengel Climate & CO2 Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government cabinet has adopted Germany’s first Climate Action Law and a detailed programme of measures to reach 2030 climate targets in all sectors of the economy. With today’s decisions, the coalition of Merkel’s Conservatives (CDU/CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) fleshed out the general package it presented with a long-anticipated decision on 20 September. The measures now have to be translated into legislation and decided by the federal parliament over the coming months and well into next year. “Today is an important day for climate action in Germany,” said environment minister Svenja Schulze at a press conference in Berlin. “However, it does not mark a final point, it’s a new beginning. I will only be satisfied when the greenhouse gas emissions actually go down sufficiently.” Economy minister Peter Altmaier called today's decisions "a central step towards reaching our climate targets without damaging the competitiveness of our industry." He said while the energy sector and industry were well on track, buildings and transport still had some catching up to do. The coalition’s climate package now consists of (A) the framework Climate Action Law, w

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🌱 Environment
February 22, 2026

How can we improve climate change reporting to help people understand its impact and encourage action?

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🌱 Environment
February 20, 2026

What are the important choices Germany faces for its climate plans by 2026, and how could these affect everyone?

Preview 2026: Will Europe’s largest economy stay the course on climate? Cutting costs, backing industry, strengthening supply security – and keeping voters on board c.kyllmann Wed, 21 Jan 2026 - 08:50 In 2026, Germany's government under chancellor Friedrich Merz must end the uncertainty prevailing during its first months in office. It can no longer delay major climate and energy policy decisions to put the country on track to climate neutrality by 2045, and has pledged to reset the energy transition by lowering costs and improving resilience. However, it has yet to present crucial reforms in electricity, industry, transport, and buildings. Patience across the economy and society wears thin, while geopolitical tensions, trade disputes and a sluggish economy are increasing pressure to deliver results ahead of state elections where the far right could make significant gains. If Europe's largest economy does not stay the course on climate, the EU will struggle to take ambitious long-term decisions planned for next year. This dossier previews Germany’s and the EU's climate and energy transition in 2026, and features interviews with experts on their expectations for the year ahead. [UPDATE adds final interviews] ANALYSES Merz government must deliver on key energy projects as patience wears thin Photo: Bundesregierung / Kugler The economic reset promised by chancellor Friedrich Merz remains a work in progress at the turn of the year, with many major climate and energy policy decisions still pending. Industry leaders warn of mounting frustration after his commitment to put competitiveness ahead of climate ambition, while environmental groups fear a weakening of climate targets and voters remain unconvinced. Pressure on his government is growing to deliver, but a fragile coalition, five state elections and the risk of a far-right surge are increasing the complexity of effective policymaking in 2026. Read the article here. 2026 set to shape the future of the EU’s climate and

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🌱 Environment
February 18, 2026

How should communities in southern Africa prepare for the impacts of climate change on extreme weather events like floods?

In tonight's edition, extreme flooding in Southern Africa has submerged towns and killed at least 200 people as scientists say climate change will make supercharged rainfall more likely in the years to come. Also, healthcare fraud undermines Kenya's already fragile system. And it is a first in the history of Beninese cycling: at just 18, Georgette Vignonfodo is heading off the roads of Benin to take her journey up a gear with training in Switzerland

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