After the last generation announced on Monday that it would hold “mega blockades” in Vienna for three weeks in May, the German branch of the climate activist group said on Tuesday it would go even further in Berlin. According to this, the German capital should even be paralyzed indefinitely from April 24.
Only when the government complies with the demands will the protest come to an end. This includes a social council with elected members developing measures to ensure Germany does not use fossil fuels such as oil, coal or gas from 2030 onwards.
Scientists and politicians are skeptical that this would be possible as soon as possible. For example, it would be necessary to end cars with internal combustion engines and all gas and oil heating systems, as well as gas and coal-fired power plants within seven years. The climate group still assumes support for their demands.
“City Shutdown” from April 24
“We will bring the city to a peaceful halt,” spokeswoman Carla Hinrichs said. The group usually keeps secret what is planned where and how, especially because the police are strict against illegal actions. On Twitter, there was only talk of a “city shutdown” from April 24. Hinrichs confirmed that the protest was scheduled for an indefinite period. The government can lift the blockades if it establishes the social council or presents a plan to meet the 1.5 degree target.
Global warming does not bode well
This means global warming of no more than 1.5 degrees compared to pre-industrial times. According to scientists, with the currently expected climate protection measures, the earth is heading for a much stronger warming of up to 2.8 degrees – with consequences such as more storms, floods, droughts, crop failures and famines.
Source: Krone
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