Guardian analysisMixed political response masks inadequate climate action
1 Sep 19 · 4d ago · 1 article · 5 posts · 2 sources · development 1 of 1
Guardian environment editor Fiona Harvey reported that while some countries announced positive measures—the Netherlands roadmap on fossil fuel transition, France's accelerated electrification plan, UK community energy programme, Thailand halting gas power stations, India pushing renewables to 500GW, China's shift to electric vehicles—these gains are outweighed by governments stalling on commitments or pushing for more fossil fuels. Centrist and leftwing politicians offered tepid responses; the right and far right showed denial.
“All of this is a mere preview. These were the hottest summer months ever – but probably the coolest of the years to come.”
Ursula von der Leyen, EU Commission President · rss ↗
Ursula von der Leyen EU Commission PresidentMagda Stoczkiewicz Greenpeace EU programme director
Andy Burnham UK Prime Minister
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After a summer of viciously clear evidence of increasing climate chaos politicians have decided .... wait for it.... not to do anything much and to hope for the best.
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“It was the hottest of summers – it was the meekest of responses.” – Magda Stoczkiewicz, Greenpeace # GlobalCarbonFeeAndDividendPetition https://www. theguardian.com/environment/20 26/sep/19/summer-of-truth-will-political-leaders-act-as-climate-chaos-comes-knocking
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Well, you're not playing for a win, but for a loss for Europe. Let's say we do, and we do accelerate climate change. It has been scientifically proven, so it will. Where do you think this collapse will happen and where do you think the people affected will inevitably migrate? And how do you think you're going to stop this? Patrol the entire…
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Some thoughts… Perhaps the most consequential shift is conceptual: climate change is no longer principally a question of prediction, but of risk management. 1/3
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180 billion euros down the drain in one summer in one continent as the world moves ever deeper into dangerously out of control climate chaos. Stop using fossilised technology
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