Renowned energy expert criticizes household cleaning of the traffic light government: Missing billions for climate protection and rail

Renowned energy expert criticizes household cleaning of the traffic light government: Missing billions for climate protection and rail

energy at hand: Germany invests too little in climate protection

The federal government's latest budget plans come across criticism from the renowned energy management expert Claudia Kemfert. She criticizes that too little money is intended for important climate protection measures. In an interview with the "Frankfurter Rundschau", she explains that millions are missing in order to strengthen the rails, to promote energetic building renovation and to develop energy storage. It compares the situation with a car that fances the engine at the traffic light instead of taking up the pace for the urgently needed transformation of the economy and industry.

Kemfert calls for a reform of debt brake and more flexibility. In view of the acute climate emergency, it is essential to loosen the debt brake. It suggests creating a special fund for climate investments in order to provide the necessary funds. In addition, a wealth tax could generate for super -rich funds that could be used for future investments.

Energy is close to Kemfert and has an extensive experience in this area. She heads the energy department at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) in Berlin and is a professor of energy industry and energy policy at the University of Lüneburg. In addition, it is Vice Chair of the Federal Government's Environmental issues.

The decision to invest too little money in climate protection has far -reaching consequences. Without sufficient financial means, important measures cannot be implemented to reduce environmental pollution and combat climate change. It is crucial that the federal government recognizes the seriousness of the situation and provides more resources to promote climate protection.