The extreme temperatures and recent damage to transport infrastructure show how urgent the need for climate adaptation has become. In a recent interview with ZDF, Prof. Jörn Birkmann, director of the Institute of Spatial Planning and Development Planning (IREUS) at the University of Stuttgart, discusses necessary adaptation measures for transport routes, buildings, and critical infrastructure such as hospitals.
The full interview in the ZDF Mediathek can be found here. Note: The interview is in German.