The climate change is already altering the weather in Germany, and we are poorly prepared for it. The connection between the new weather conditions and climate change can now be scientifically proven through attribution research. For society and especially for politics, it is time to take action.
We follow winemakers Meike and Dörte Näkel as they make a fresh start after the flood in the Ahr Valley. They see the event as an opportunity and a lesson to avoid repeating the same mistakes. Their case is an example for many people in all regions of Germany. Due to human-induced climate change, heavy rainfall is becoming more frequent and intense, and it can theoretically cause significant damage anywhere in Germany. Thanks to attribution studies by Friederike Otto, the links between extreme weather events and climate change can be demonstrated for the first time. This involves not only current weather but also scenarios for the future. Planet e shows which weather situations Germany will face.
Episodes: Heavy Rain and Flash Floods, Drought, Health Risk from Heat
A production by K22 Film on behalf of ZDF
3 x 30 min | 2023