The legally binding limit of a 1.5-degree Celsius increase in global warming by 2100, established in 2015, is primarily influenced by global CO2 emissions. Every state that has signed the “Paris Agreement” has a CO2 budget based on its population. Germany used up its CO2 budget in the spring of 2024, as informed by the German Advisory Council on the Environment: Germany has exceeded its contribution to the 1.5-degree limit. At the same time, emissions in Germany have fallen more sharply in 2023 than ever before, giving legitimate hope for further reductions. The Climate Dashboard, a volunteer effort by scientists, designers, and programmers, compiles a wide range of data in a very clear manner, explains the background, past developments, and the possible path to climate neutrality.
