Much heat and little water in Germany
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It is very hot in Germany this summer. Many people die because of the great heat. The Robert-Koch-Institut names a number of nearly 12.000 dead people. Experts say: Such heat waves come more often in the future. They also take longer.
The weather causes problems with energy. The Rhein has very little water. Near the town of Kaub the water is only 20 centimeters deep. Ships can therefore transport less fuel. This makes transport expensive. At gas stations prices rise.
Gas for winter also makes worries. Gas tanks are not even half full. Wars abroad are also a reason for this. A war in Iran causes high prices for oil. Politicians look for solutions. The Green party wants more trees in towns. The SPD wants to change the Grund-Gesetz. Then the state can help towns better. The AfD does not find special heat protection important.
The weather causes problems with energy. The Rhein has very little water. Near the town of Kaub the water is only 20 centimeters deep. Ships can therefore transport less fuel. This makes transport expensive. At gas stations prices rise.
Gas for winter also makes worries. Gas tanks are not even half full. Wars abroad are also a reason for this. A war in Iran causes high prices for oil. Politicians look for solutions. The Green party wants more trees in towns. The SPD wants to change the Grund-Gesetz. Then the state can help towns better. The AfD does not find special heat protection important.
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Definitions
- Inflation
- Inflation means that money becomes worth less. You can buy less for the same money. Prices for goods and services rise.
- Grund-Gesetz
- The Grund-Gesetz is the most important collection of rules for a country. It is the constitution of Germany. All other laws must follow these rules.
- Robert-Koch-Institut
- The Robert-Koch-Institut is an important authority in Germany. It belongs to the health ministry. It watches diseases and dangers for health.
People
- Katharina Dröge
- Katharina Dröge is a German politician. She belongs to the Green party. She is a leader of the Greens in parliament.
- Jochen Flasbarth
- Jochen Flasbarth is an official in politics. He works as a state secretary in the environment ministry for the SPD.
Locations
- Rhein
- The Rhein is one of the longest and most important rivers in Europe. It flows through Germany and is an important way for ships.
- Kaub
- Kaub is a small town at the Rhein. People often measure how deep the water in the river is there.
Sources
ANSA
Europei di nuoto, Chiara Pellacani storico en plein, 5 ori su 5 agli Europei di tuffi - Altri Sport - Ansa.it
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