Climate change in Lower SaxonyClimate change in the German state of Lower Saxony affects various environments and industries. Greenhouse gas emissionsDry bogs amount to 17.7% of the annual greenhouse gas emissions of Lower Saxony.[1] Impacts of climate changeDrinking waterThe supply of drinking water would be reduced due to climate change.[2] Public healthThe spread of mosquito and ticks has increased in Lower Saxony.[2] Response Roughly 77% of bogs in Germany are located in Lower Saxony, but only 3% are in an "ecological state", due to the fact that they are "dry bogs".[3][4] Following this, the Government of Lower Saxony would like to wet these bogs to reduce their emissions.[4] LegislationLower Saxony Climate Act
In 2023, the state government strengthened its climate legislation so that the emissions targets were stricter.[5] In 2025, the state government announced that there would be amendments to the state's climate legislation in order to provide more funding to municipalities to provide heating plans, which would be mandatory.[6] Approximately €46,000,000 was allocated to this.[7] See alsoReferences
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