I have always imagined the countries of Europe to be way ahead of the US when it comes to policies and attitudes towards climate change. After all, there is no European equivalent of the GOP standing in the way of progressive climate legislation. Then came last week's devastating flood in the most powerful member of the European Union, Germany.
The floods were very unusual for the country, which unlike America has not been regularly pummeled by floods, tornadoes and hurricanes. Occasional bouts of high temperatures in summer and exceptional winter storms have been the main harbingers of crisis on the continent. The heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding is a reminder things will get significantly more dicey in Germany's and the world's future. How the Germans respond to the challenge will shape how many people see our role in meeting the challenge.
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