Germany decriminalized cannabis: Why the UK should consider doing the same
The German government has approved new legislation that decriminalizes cannabis.
Social Sciences
Apr 9, 2024
0
15
News tagged with german government
German govt loses key climate court case
The German government on Thursday lost a key climate case brought by environmental groups, in an embarrassing slap down the day before Chancellor Olaf Scholz was due to travel to the COP28 climate summit.
Environment
Nov 30, 2023
0
14
Research team clarifies mode of action of cannabinoids in inflammation
While the German government is planning to relax legislation on the use of cannabis, researchers from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, together with colleagues from Italy, Austria and the U.S., have identified the ...
Biochemistry
Aug 29, 2023
0
156
Rewetting German marshes to blunt climate change impact
Amid the fields of northern Germany a vast expanse of bulrushes has been planted to form one of Europe's largest reclaimed marshes.
Environment
Jul 22, 2023
0
2
Germany, Austria issue warning to elderly and infirm as heatwave rolls in
The German government on Friday warned the elderly, people with health conditions, pregnant women and parents with young children to seek out cool places amid forecasts for a sharp rise in temperatures over the weekend.
Environment
Jul 7, 2023
0
6
Potent greenhouse gas produced by industry could be readily abated with existing technologies, say researchers
Researchers have found that one method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is available, affordable, and capable of being implemented right now. Nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, could ...
Environment
Jul 5, 2023
0
47
Germany to roll out measures against heat wave deaths, drawing lessons from France
The German government said Monday it is launching a campaign against deaths from heat waves that are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
Environment
Jun 26, 2023
0
9
Building acceptance for energy transitions in Germany and Australia
People in Germany and Australia are broadly supportive of efforts to decarbonize energy systems. However, opposition to the rollout of renewables is growing. In a new study, researchers show that community participation plays ...
Social Sciences
Dec 7, 2022
0
2
Collision risk assessments for bats are inaccurate for large wind turbines
Many bats are at risk of colliding with wind turbines. To prevent this, approval procedures for new turbines require acoustic surveys to assess this risk. The surveys help to identify those conditions under which bats are ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 14, 2022
0
5
Can the energy tax in Germany lead to a yellow vest movement?
The CO2 tax extended by the German government to the transport sector in 2021 aims to reduce emissions of this climate-damaging gas. For motorists, it will have an impact in the form of rising fuel prices. If one remembers ...
Economics & Business
Oct 14, 2022
1
5
