Cologne: Climate protection demo demands stop new gas bores!

Cologne: Climate protection demo demands stop new gas bores!

In the city center of Cologne, members of the climate protection movements Fridays for future and Students for Future held a lively demonstration today. With around 150 participants on Rudolfplatz, they asked the federal government, which recently decided to rely on fossil gas and to drill to gas in front of Borkum. This step is directly related to the increasing danger of extreme weather events, which are often mentioned as a result of the combustion of fossil fuels. The increase in heat waves and other extreme weather locations is also discussed in the DWD report on extreme weather events.

The protest was not only supported by the two main movements, but also by groups such as "Grannies4future" and "Health4future". The demonstrators criticized the course of the government coalition of the Union and the SPD and called for an immediate stop new gas bores and increased measures for heat protection for particularly endangered groups such as old, sick or homeless people. The responsibility of clearly positioning yourself before the local elections in September also lies with the Cologne parties.

a heated summer and an urgent appeal

The choice fell on July 12, the hottest day of the year, on which it became particularly clear how strongly the heat influences the living environment of the people. The decision of the cabinet in Berlin, which was made on July 2, enables new gas drilling in the North Sea and ensures great concern among the climate activists. The Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) has recently questioned the existing climate goals and the energy transition, which further fuel the displeasure of the demonstrators.

The active participation in the demonstration fell under a special setting: At the invitation of the city of Cologne, a multi -day climate protection festival took place, which has offered numerous events on the topic of “climate right future” since July 7. This festival ends on July 13th and is intended to raise awareness of the climate crisis and stimulate discussion. The demonstrators also called for the city of Cologne to implement heat protection plans and to drive projects for the dismissal and greening of public areas.

climate change and its effects

The relationships between fossil fuels and extreme weather conditions have become increasingly clear in recent years. The DWD reports that the increase in heat waves in Germany is progressing. The scientific studies show that the likelihood of further temperature records increases and extreme weather events are increasingly occurring in new areas. This applies not only to climate change, but also the need to rethink our reaction and to strengthen the efforts in climate protection. You can find more information here.