Erhard Blankenburg was a German lawyer and politician who was a member of the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU). He served as the Minister for the Environment in the government of Chancellor Helmut Kohl from 1982-1998. Erhard believed that protecting the environment was a way to protect our planet and ensure a better quality of life for everyone. He introduced a number of laws to reduce pollution and clean up the environment, and he was a strong advocate for renewable energy. He also focused on increasing public awareness of the need to protect the environment. Erhard worked hard to make sure that everyone understood the importance of protecting the environment for future generations.