Intelligence Squared Intelligence Squared Recommends – Climate Solutions: Is COVID-19 good or bad for the climate?
Mar 11, 2021
Edward Cawthrope, Head of the Climate Policy unit at the European Investment Bank, shares valuable insights on public attitudes toward climate change post-COVID-19. He discusses a survey revealing people's willingness to sacrifice for the environment and how behavior changes, like teleworking, are reducing carbon emissions. The conversation delves into the contrasting views on economic recovery: will nations prioritize climate initiatives or rush back to business as usual? Cawthrope highlights the urgent need for a green recovery amid increasing public concern over climate risks.
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Climate Change Concern
- Climate change concern is linked to its perceived impact on daily life.
- While some countries show cultural concern, individual worry varies based on direct experience.
COVID-19 and Inequality
- COVID-19 has highlighted the economic and social inequalities across countries.
- It also emphasizes the importance of addressing known risks rather than ignoring them.
Climate Change Concerns
- Natural disasters are the primary climate-related concern for Europeans, outweighing environmental damage and rising temperatures.
- This highlights the need for adaptation strategies to address climate change impacts.