Climate change in Brandenburg
Climate change in the German state of Brandenburg affects various environments and industries.
Greenhouse gas emissions
[edit]In 2023, 49,900,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide were emitted in Brandenburg.[1]
Impacts of climate change
[edit]Lack of water
[edit]If the lignite mining was closed due to climate change, the River Spree would be significantly reduced in terms of volume.[2]
Drought
[edit]Brandenburg would be particularly negatively affected by drought.[3]
Flooding
[edit]Flooding is becoming more frequent in Brandenburg.[4]
Response in terms of mitigation
[edit]In 2022, the Potsdam Chamber of Crafts opened a training centre for the energy transition - the first of its kind in Germany at the time.[5] It received funding from the state government of Brandenburg, but also the Berlin government and the federal government.[5]
The state government released its Climate Plan in 2024, over 6 months late.[6] The plan commits the state to gradually reducing the amount of energy produced through the burning of coal.[6] The report does not state when coal would be completely phased out.[6] The plan puts a target of 2% of the land of the state being used for wind power.[6]
In 2024, the state government approved facilities to produce hydrogen, even as water supplies dwindle due to climate change.[7] The state government also funded a geothermal project, opening in late 2026 or early 2027.[8]
Response in terms of adaptation
[edit]In 2023, the state government released a package of measures, including expanding the number of drinking fountains and "cool rooms" in the state's public buildings such as schools and shelters.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Brandenburg senkt CO2-Ausstoß auf neuen Tiefststand" [Brandenburg reduces CO2 emissions to new low]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. 2024-03-21. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ Lobach, Jakob (2024-05-10). "Kanuparadies Brandenburg hat Angst vor Wassermangel" [Canoe paradise Brandenburg is afraid of lack of water]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ Messmer, Susanne (2022-07-16). "Dürres Land". taz. Archived from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "DWD-Experte: Jahrhunderthochwasser werden häufiger" [German Weather Service expert: once-in-a-century floods are becoming more frequent]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. 2024-09-25. Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ a b Enkhardt, Sandra (2022-04-28). "Brandenburg investiert in Fachkräfte-Ausbildung für die Energiewende". pv magazin. Archived from the original on 2024-03-05. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ a b c d Teistler, Stephanie (2024-03-06). "Wie soll der Brandenburger Klimaplan das Land klimaneutral machen?" [How is the Brandenburg Climate Plan supposed to make the state climate neutral?]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. Archived from the original on 2024-03-06. Retrieved 2025-03-26.
- ^ Metzner, Thorsten (2024-05-13). "Genug Wasser auch in Brandenburg : Herstellung von Wasserstoff für Energiewende möglich" [Enough water also in Brandenburg: Production of hydrogen for energy transition possible]. Tagesspiel PNN. Archived from the original on 2024-05-17. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "Neues Klimaschutz-Förderprogramm für Unternehmen in Brandenburg gestartet" [New climate protection funding program for companies in Brandenburg launched]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. 2024-07-01. Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "Brandenburg plant 200 Maßnahmen gegen Folgen des Klimawandels" [Brandenburg plans 200 measures against the consequences of climate change]. Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg. 2023-07-04. Archived from the original on 2023-07-04. Retrieved 2025-04-14.
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