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A former climate protection chief addresses concerns about the placement of wind turbines near residential areas and cemeteries.

The CDU/CSU and SPD have successfully paused the heating law proposed by Habeck, leading to revisions in climate protection regulations.

The Data Protection Inspectorate has pointed out the shortcomings in the construction register to the Ministry of Climate, emphasizing the need for restricted access to certain information.

The Estonian Data Protection Inspectorate highlighted issues with the building register's data access two years ago, emphasizing the potential risk of sensitive information being public.

The General Secretariat for Civil Protection has issued a 'Red Code' alert in the Evros region due to rising river levels and high flood risk from February 24 to February 27, 2026.

The German government has decided to abolish the 65 percent rule for heating systems set by former Minister Robert Habeck, relieving homeowners while still emphasizing climate protection.

Germany's coalition government is on the verge of reforming the heating law that initiated a significant shift in the country's heating systems.

Experts consider the Danish government's allocation of 15 billion kroner for coastal protection significant but insufficient to address the looming threats of storm surges and flooding.

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic krónur to protect coastal areas from increasing sea levels as part of a climate adaptation strategy.

The Danish government plans to invest nearly 300 billion Icelandic kroner to protect coastal communities from rising sea levels and flooding.

The German coalition of Union and SPD plans to unveil their reform proposals for the contentious heating law in the coming days, aiming to balance environmental goals with citizens' affordability concerns.

The Danish government has announced a new climate adaptation plan proposing an investment of 14.9 billion kroner for coastal protection measures between 2029 and 2040.

The Danish government plans to allocate nearly 15 billion kroner for coastal protection from 2029 to 2040, following recent flooding damage and storm surges.

The German government is pushing to ease climate protection regulations for the industry, particularly affecting the chemical sector, raising concerns among environmentalists about Europe's climate goals.

The rainforest in the Congo Basin, vital for biodiversity, has been partially saved from deforestation through collaboration between a local initiative in Germany and tribal leaders in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics will take place at the ancient Verona Arena, symbolizing both historical significance and a message of animal protection and climate change.

The 'Omas for Future' campaign urges voters in Bavaria to prioritize climate protection in the upcoming municipal elections on March 8, emphasizing the impact of their choices on future generations.

Professor Karl-Christian Thienel from the Bundeswehr University Munich discusses innovative, eco-friendly materials and their potential applications in construction to combat climate change.

The article discusses flood prevention projects being implemented in Southern Greece as a response to climate change threats.

Today, the Greek Parliament is discussing a bill on Civil Protection proposed by the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection.

Environmental and health groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after it revoked a key scientific finding that underpinned climate change regulations.

Storms in Valencia have reignited discussions about coastal protection amid concerns that rising sea levels and climate change are leading to disappearing beaches.

The Evros Regional Unit in Greece has been placed on 'Red Code' alert due to the high risk of flooding as river levels rise.

The article discusses flood protection projects in southern Greece aimed at addressing climate change threats.

The article discusses the ideological framing of climate protection, contrasting views of alarmism with pragmatic approaches, particularly in relation to Donald Trump and German climate policies.

The EU's scientific advisory council on climate change states that it is inadequately prepared for the impacts of climate change and needs to increase investments for better protection against climate-related disasters.

Conservationists in Bavaria are raising concerns about the impact of winter recreational activities on rare wildlife in the region's designated nature protection areas.

At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized free trade, climate protection, and the UN, calling for a shift towards a stronger Western dominance and a different NATO.

The article discusses Donald Trump's opposition to climate protection measures, arguing that while climate activists have raised awareness, they have failed to secure public financial support for climate initiatives.

The Trump administration has rescinded a key determination from the Obama era that linked the Clean Air Act to climate-damaging greenhouse gases, fundamentally undermining US federal climate protections.

Donald Trump has revoked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's finding that greenhouse gases are harmful to health and welfare, prompting environmental groups to threaten legal action.

Donald Trump has taken a significant step against climate policy by repealing the legal basis for climate regulations in the U.S.

The article discusses a reduction in environmental protection measures by the United States.

Climate activists have succeeded in raising awareness about global warming but have failed to convince the public to financially support climate protection efforts.

The Trump administration is revoking key climate protection regulations from the EPA, prompting states and environmental groups to announce legal actions against this reversal.

The Trump administration has officially rescinded key climate protection regulations established by the EPA, prompting states and environmental groups to prepare legal challenges against the decision.

The Trump administration is set to dismantle the federal basis for climate protection in the US by reversing a 2009 ruling that extended the Clean Air Act to greenhouse gases.

US President Donald Trump continues his fight against effective climate protection measures, planning to nullify a key legal foundation for climate protection in the United States.

The European Parliament has approved a climate protection goal aiming for a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but has faced criticism for allowing emissions reductions through external climate projects.

Environmental and human rights organizations are using the courts to compel governments to increase climate protection efforts, balancing interests and priorities amid ongoing climate challenges.

The municipality of Dragør will not be included in the national coastal protection project intended to safeguard areas like Copenhagen Airport against severe weather for the next 10,000 years due to cost and complexity concerns.

The US government, under President Trump, plans to roll back a key climate protection regulation that identifies greenhouse gas emissions as harmful to health.

A recent survey indicates a significant decline in public support for Germany's energy transition and climate protection efforts, marking a shift in priorities among the population.

Environmental activists in Munich are using a symbolic stunt featuring costumed animals to demand more sustainability ahead of the municipal elections.

The Mexican federal government has activated a preventive strategy for the 2026 forest fire season in response to drought forecasts and rain deficits across the north and central regions of the country.

A new bill in Greece introduces significant changes in the management of undeveloped plots, focusing on fire prevention measures and deadlines for land cleaning.

The new film adaptation of 'Schimmelreiter' relates contemporary climate concerns through its protagonist, Hauke Haien, who faces community opposition to his coastal protection ideas.

This week’s key climate news includes the low insurance coverage for properties against natural disasters, the Sanierungsquote issue, and the resignation of an ADAC president due to climate protection demands.

Greece's Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister, Giannis Kefalogiannis, addressed the responsibilities of municipalities and civil protection during severe weather events and introduced changes brought by the new 'Active Battle' bill concerning flood management.

Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Giannis Kefalogiannis announced that the upcoming 'Active Battle' bill will make the preparation of flood risk plans mandatory to reduce the potential for major disasters.