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Tempolimit und Bahn stärken: Grüne: Neuer Verkehrsminister muss mehr fürs Klima tun

Beim Verkehrs reißt Deutschland seine Klimavorgaben deutlich. Der neue Verkehrsminister müsse deshalb auch ein Klimaminister sein, meinen die Grünen.

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Tempolimit und Bahn stärken: Grüne: Neuer Verkehrsminister muss mehr fürs Klima tun

The Green party is urging the newly elected Transport Minister, Steffen Bilger, to prioritize climate protection. According to Fraktionsvize Julia Verlinden, Bilger must stop engaging in CDU party politics and instead make "far-sighted decisions for the well-being of people." This includes implementing a speed limit on highways and strengthening the railway system instead of constructing new highways.

Furthermore, Bilger should publicly acknowledge that the low water level in the Rhine and other rivers is not a weather phenomenon but a direct consequence of climate warming. If he takes his oath of office seriously, he must take action on this matter, as transport is currently the largest obstacle to climate protection goals. The Greens are eager to engage in dialogue with the CDU politician to address these urgent issues.

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