Opinion

With resource conservation against global environmental crises

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Published: April 13th, 2023,
Last updated: May 30th, 2025

By Steffi Lemke
Bundesumweltministerin Steffi Lemke
German Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, Alliance90/The Greens

When it comes to environmental protection, many people first think of clean rivers, blooming meadows, and nature reserves. When it comes to climate action, wind farms, EVs, and heat pumps come to mind. Undoubtedly, renewable energies and nature conservation are central building blocks for making our country climate-neutral and preserving natural living conditions. However, another building block is often forgotten: the many things that are manufactured, sold, and consumed every day.

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