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Climate ranking: Germany slips back – the St Bernard is the first to sweat
Der Hündeler, Edition of Wednesday, 11 November 2026
What happened
In the new Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Germany lands in its worst position since 2019. Brazil, Colombia and Romania move past it. But the report also sees momentum: technological progress is driving climate protection forward.
What does this mean for your St Bernard?
The St Bernard was bred for the Great St Bernard Pass, 2,469 metres above sea level, with snow into June. With its thick coat and a good 70 kilos, at 30 degrees it is roughly what a person in a ski suit would be in a sauna. Every additional hot summer means: walk at six in the morning, then the cellar floor. Where Switzerland stands in the ranking is not clear from the report. The little barrel round its neck is a legend, by the way – and schnapps does not help against global warming either.
What you can do now: In November: nothing, this is its season. In July: shade, water, a cool stone floor.