Climate Change - Low Water Puts Chemical Industry in Distress
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According to the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the low water of the rivers puts pressure on the chemical industry in particular. A DIHK spokesperson said the "Rheinische Post", the Rhine connects numerous large locations of the chemical industry.
The drop in flow generates a serious bottleneck for the European industry and logistics, in the midst of a prolonged heat wave.
Germany is an industrial country with little natural resources. However, there was always enough water. This location advantage is now in danger – with consequences for the old industry and the upcoming AI revolution.
The low water levels in the rivers are putting particular pressure on the chemical industry, according to the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK). While low-value bulk goods such as coal, sand, and mining products are frequently shipped via the Rhine, a spokesperson told the Rheinische Post, these play a relatively minor role in German foreign trade. However, the Rhine also connects numerous large chemical industry sites where petroch…
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