Ethics Council: “Restricting Freedoms” May Be Necessary To Fight Climate Change
German government advisors say if exercise of freedom interferes with climate welfare of future generations, the authorities “may intervene with restrictions.”
German government advisors say if exercise of freedom interferes with climate welfare of future generations, the authorities “may intervene with restrictions.”
The mythic framing of the climate revolution finds its heart deep in the symbolism of a conflict between man and nature under Heaven.
The measures have been noticed—and mocked—across Europe, where policymakers are busy pursuing the Green Deal.
Fires in electric vehicles occur less often but tend to be more difficult to extinguish.
The Spanish environment minister’s 100-meter bike ride won’t save the planet.
Solar parks, requiring regular water use for cleaning, are being recklessly approved in a country already devastated by drought.
Some NGOs argued the talks focus excessively on recycling plastic rather than rolling back its manufacture in the first place.
Farmers will get a better deal. A relieved Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon (N-VA) said “it was a long and difficult road, but the result is what counts.”
Importing green hydrogen could be Europe’s best option for sourcing the ‘clean’ fuel, as it would be cheaper to buy it from other countries than produce it on the continent.
Since late July, fish have been dying in masses in the River Oder, but investigations haven’t yet found the reason for the environmental disaster. The affair has also led to political tensions in and outside of Poland.
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