Baden Greens rely on hydrogen: new climate protection offensive started!

Baden Greens rely on hydrogen: new climate protection offensive started!

in Baden-Württemberg a lot is happening in the name of climate protection. In view of the alarming forecasts, according to which the already ambitious climate goals in the state are probably not achieved, the Environment Minister Thekla Walker and Minister of Transport Winfried Hermann (both Greens) have brought additional measures to the way. Experts from the state government have already pointed out this problem since the summer of 2024. According to a current report, the goal of CO2 reduction by 65 percent by 2030 is likely to appear more than utopian. Instead, a decline of only 53 percent of until the end of the year, which is a huge problem, especially in the transport sector, but also in the energy industry and agriculture, how Tagesschau.de reported.

to avert the impending consolidation of target, it is now on the offensive. The Ministry of the Environment is increasingly relating to the construction of electrolysers for hydrogen production and provides a whopping 100 million euros. As a "green hydrogen", this technology could play a central role in the energy transition and at the same time provides impulses for new jobs in the region. The application is made via the electronic system "PT-outline", and two funding calls are carried out in both 2025 and 2026, the first application must be submitted by May 15, 2025, as the Ministry Um.baden-wuerttemberg.de informed.

more money for municipalities

The municipalities in Baden-Württemberg meanwhile look forward to more funds. These are urgently necessary to support local climate protection measures and necessary adjustments to climate change. The expansion of the charging infrastructure for electrical trucks and the purchase of electric buses are also promoted. This is closely related to the mobility law adopted in the spring of 2025, which regulates the financing of local public transport by the municipalities and thus set important course for climate -friendly mobility.

Despite the measures taken, there are discrepancies between the Greens and the CDU regarding the assessment of the target deviation. Environment Minister Walker expressed her regret about the lack of agreement, but cannot be stopped and, despite the challenges of the ball. Minister of Transport Hermann warns all members of the state government to commit themselves together for climate protection.

The challenges are diverse, but those responsible in Baden-Württemberg show initiative. Perhaps this commitment will be the key to a better ecological future. Time to act, and for everyone involved applies: Whoever does not work now will have to bear the consequences tomorrow.