Intelligence Squared The European Green Deal is Not Fit For Purpose
Oct 16, 2020
Franziska Brantner, a Member of the European Parliament and spokesperson for the German Green Party, debates with climate activist Dr. Tadzio Müller. They tackle whether the European Green Deal can truly balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. The discussion highlights the need for urgent reforms, critiques the inadequacy of the current policies, and emphasizes the necessity of addressing social justice and equity in climate action—especially for marginalized communities facing the brunt of environmental degradation.
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Losing Side
- Tadzio Müller points out that climate activists have been on the losing side for 40 years.
- He emphasizes the urgency of climate change, citing burning California and rising temperatures.
Targets vs. Action
- Tadzio Müller argues that setting targets without concrete action is meaningless.
- He criticizes the concept of carbon neutrality by 2050 as unrealistic and insufficient.
Growth and Emissions
- Tadzio Müller claims that only reductions in economic growth have effectively reduced emissions.
- He cites examples like the collapse of the Eastern Bloc and the Corona lockdown.