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The Intelligence: Europe is not so hot on its green parties
Mar 12, 2024
Matt Steinglass, Europe correspondent for The Economist, discusses the paradox of Europe’s climate crisis, where tangible impacts like melting glaciers are failing to sway voters toward green parties. He explores public perceptions and political choices in light of extreme weather events. Michael Reid, Writer-at-large, reviews Gabriel García Márquez's controversial posthumous novella, sparking ethical debates around the integrity of publishing unfinished works. This lively dialogue blends climate issues with literary insights and technology trends in the eyewear industry.
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- European voters are slow to shift towards green parties despite experiencing extreme weather events, showing a disconnect between climate impact and political action.
- Luxottica's transition into tech, producing smart glasses and hearing aids, diversifies its offerings and targets a new market segment.
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Climate Change Impacts in Europe
Warmer temperatures in Europe are leading to extreme weather events like floods and droughts, impacting areas such as the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and Switzerland. Despite these events, there is a lack of political will to address climate change, with support for anti-environmental parties increasing. Studies show that extreme weather events do not always translate to long-term changes in public opinion on climate change.
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