climate change Archives - Debating Europe

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Should EU governments stop subsidising coal?

Wealthy countries have nearly tripled the subsidies they hand out to coal-fired power plants. Despite pledging a decade ago to…

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Should the EU fine member states who fail to reach climate targets?

The EU is set to miss its climate change targets. European Union countries had committed by the year 2020 to…

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Will the new EU leadership do a good job?

The EU has a new chief. After a bumpy confirmation process (which saw three candidates rejected), Commission President Ursula von…

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Should climate action be bolder and faster?

Climate change is here. The science shows that man-made climate change is increasing the likelihood and severity of extreme weather…

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What would you give up to save the planet?

Would you stop flying to help tackle climate change? Taking a transatlantic flight from London to New York puts as…

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Who’s responsible for saving our planet? Governments, businesses or you?

Since 1965, twenty companies have been responsible for more than one-third of all greenhouse gas emissions. Other reports suggest that…

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Are climate protesters going too far?

This week, climate activists are once again blockading major capital cities to call for immediate action against climate change. Their…

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Is it okay to skip school for the climate?

Last Friday, 4 million protesters worldwide took to the streets to demand action against climate change. This was the largest…

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What can the EU do to help fight climate change?

The EU likes to see itself as a leader in the fight against climate change. However, in order to lead, you…

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