SocietyIn Germany, record heat meets climate action fatigue

Despite record temperatures, heat-related deaths and drought, Germany’s federal government appears not to prioritize climate action. Activists say it is promoting short-term “pseudo-solutions” instead of lasting measures. Although many Germans worry about climate change and want more spending, far fewer are taking to the streets, amid hostility toward activists online.

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