Posted 4/12/2024, 10:41:49 AM
German Transport Minister Threatens Driving Bans to Force Climate Reforms
- German transport minister threatens bans on weekend driving to meet climate goals if reforms to Climate Protection Act not passed by July
- Ruling coalition at odds over climate legislation and emissions reductions targets
- Planned amendments would allow review of climate goals by sectors together rather than individually
- Environmental groups criticize planned changes, fear transport sector emissions not properly tracked
- Debate continues around highway speed limits and transport emissions reductions measures