(S+) Germany: Climate protection in special assets neglected, increase necessary

So far, climate protection has only played a secondary role in the planned special fund. This would have to be increased in the same way as in defence, researchers say. In the longer term, this would even pay off financially.

For too long, the maintenance of the transport infrastructure in Germany has been neglected. Railways and bridges crumble or even collapse. Longer roads, more exhaust gases and noise are the consequence. It is true that this is counter-driven. However, this can only be sustainable if properly invested: roads, rails and bridges are renovated, railway, foot and bike infrastructure should be expanded. In no case should the money be used to renovate…

No natural and climate protection in the special fund: German Environmental Aid calls for Union and SPD twelve necessary investments Union and SPD ignore security threat due to climate and biodiversity crisis DUH names twelve necessary investments in the areas of renewable energies, buildings, rail, nature conservation and climate disaster adaptation DUH's managing director Barbara Metz: "Every billion that we do not invest in climate protection…