How Europe can make climate neutrality a reality
With the election of Joe Biden following on the heels of the European Green Deal, the sands are finally shifting – in favour of successful global action to halt the warming of the planet
Climate and Energy
29
Sep
European Power
ECFR x Intelligence² Germany – Debate: The European Green Deal is not fit for purpose
Listen on Spotify The European Commission has called the Green Deal, Europe’s “man on the moon” moment. But the stark reality is that it is impossible to solve the bio crisis without realigning both our neo-liberal framework and the existential threat of growth and consumption that is inherent to capitalism. True climate justice, which requires not…
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Climate-driven migration in Africa
The total absence of European policies to address climate-driven migration from Africa is deeply concerning