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Bundesrat in Berlin am 09.11.2023 *** Federal Council in Berlin on 09 11 2023
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Climate Change Act: Why it could still fail

The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.

By Malte Kreutzfeldt

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Economic damage of climate change greater than expected

Rising temperatures apparently have greater impacts on the economy than previously believed. A new study has examined the effects of global temperature shocks – rather than local temperature changes – on economic development.

By Lukas Knigge