How 25 days of extreme heat disrupted Germany's economy | DW News

Germany's record temperatures affected farms, factories, schools and supply chains. We look at the hidden costs of heat waves and what could reduce them in future summers.

Chapters:
00:00 Greenpeace: Heat, drought cost Germany €36 billion
00:38 Interview Mauricio Vargas, economist working for Greenpeace
00:57 Reliability of the €36 billion figure
03:01 How Germany could reduce productivity losses
03:53 What short-term infrastructure measures are possible?
04:34 Why air conditioning is a hot potato in Germany
04:55 The need for climate mitigation measures
05:34 German farmers adapt to a changing climate
05:53 Drought is not the only problem that affects farmers
07:33 The need for improvement in water management
08:27 Will farmers grow kiwis in Germany?

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