Germany Faces Climate Target Challenges Amid Debate Over Fossil Fuel Heating Ban

Germany's Environment Agency cautioned the incoming government against lifting the ban on fossil-fuel heating systems. The agency's president, Dirk Messner, urged adherence to existing laws to meet the nation's goal of cutting carbon emissions by two-thirds by 2030. Decarbonizing the housing sector presents a significant challenge, with approximately 80% of buildings relying on oil or gas for heating. The nation is poised to narrowly miss its 2030 climate targets in the housing and transport sectors.