climate change Archives - Debating Europe

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Is there a conflict between the economy and the environment?

Can green policies boost Europe’s economy? There seems to be a feeling that going ‘green’ inevitably means hamstringing business and industry…

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Who owns the Arctic?

The central Arctic Ocean is considered a “global commons”. This means it is not under the national jurisdiction of a…

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Should all Sundays be car-free in cities?

For one day in September, cities across Europe are transformed. Boulevards, town squares and side streets – usually packed with…

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Should the economic recovery plan prioritise renewables?

President von der Leyen has pledged a “true recovery” with the European Green Deal at its heart. During her annual…

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What is the state of the European Union?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has given her first State of the Union address. The annual speech in…

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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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