Green Party demands urgent climate action as heatwave shatters records

The Green Party has urged the federal government to launch a new climate protection programme after a record-breaking heatwave. Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider has already highlighted the economic risks of rising temperatures in a recent interview. Lisa Badum, the Green Party’s climate policy spokesperson, told the dts news agency that Schneider must adjust his plans to reflect current realities. She welcomed his admission that heatwaves are causing severe economic harm, particularly through water shortages.

Badum also warned that if the SPD approves the Building Energy Efficiency Act without changes, it could breach climate targets. She argued that allowing oil and gas heating systems beyond 2045 would undermine efforts to cut emissions. Additionally, she noted that the current heatwave is four degrees more intense due to the climate crisis.

Badum expects Schneider to revise the climate protection programme to ensure it is both fairer and more effective. The call for action comes as temperatures continue to break records. The Green Party insists on stricter measures to meet climate goals and mitigate economic damage. Schneider’s next steps will determine how the government responds to these growing concerns.