Poland is extending the operating licence for its Turów coal mine until 2026. The mine is on the border with the Czech Republic.Last November’s 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, UK, ended with a glimmer of hope. After two weeks of debate, nations inked an agreement, the Glasgow Climate Pact.
They cite their own examples: the EU more than doubled its share of renewable-energy consumption from 9.6% of total energy in 2004 to 22.1% in 2020 without harming economic growth. Since 2012, coal-fired power has fallen by almost one-third. Ten countries, including Austria, Portugal and Sweden, were coal-free as of 2021. Another six, including France and Italy, have pledged to go coal-free in the next three years.
All true and dandy. What of China ?
The first climate action for Europe should be regulatory embrace of GMO and CRISPR technology in agriculture.
Once upon a time you were an incredibly prestigious journal without a policy opinion.
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