Tag: dryness
Federal Environment Agency brings restrictions into play
Low water in the Rhine near Bingen A limitation of municipalities and cities could be the withdrawal of water from rivers to protect the water bodies from drying out. (Photo:…
Low water slows down freight shipping – what the economy is now threatened with
Berlin The drought in Germany is becoming a burden for inland shipping. The reason: the water levels of many rivers are so low that ships can only navigate them more…
When will our water run out?
Dusseldorf The lack of water is visible these days: New York is shrouded in yellowish smoke because the forests in nearby Canada are burning. It transforms soils in Spain into…
Lake Garda at its lowest water level for 70 years
Tourists walk to the island of San Biagio in Lake Garda The largest lake in Italy has less water than it has in 70 years. (Photo: dpa) Rome The Isola…
National water strategy Municipalities warn of conflicts over water scarcity
Berlin In the event of water shortages in Germany, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities is urging prioritization of water distribution. “Especially with a view to increasing heat and…
In France, water is scarce again – the government is working on austerity measures
Paris France is drying up – and the government is already being forced to take austerity measures. It has not rained for a full 32 days in a row, and…
Germany’s municipalities have to arm themselves against heat and flash floods
green cities Neglected in the fight against climate change. Garching A small lake on which three water fountains dance. Willows and spruces are reflected on the surface – and the…
The low water in the Rhine is also a political failure
Low water in the Rhine In 2018, the company and the Ministry of Transport agreed on a plan against low water. The policy has done little. (Photo: Reuters) The annual…
So less concrete & asphalt and more meadows protect
Ahr Valley one year after the flood disaster The ruins of a residential building destroyed by the flood not far from the Ahr in Altenburg. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Droughts, heavy…
Cities are to become cooler and heat-resistant in the future
Berlin Dark asphalt and lots of concrete, little green and little shade: Due to their nature, German cities can become real heat reservoirs – and for their residents resemble an…
Lessons from the 2021 flood
Berlin Once a year, the water industry reads the riot act to politicians. Germany is a water-rich country. But that is changing with climate change. In some regions, water is…