Only climate security will save our businesses
The German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, couldn’t have it more backwards:
The European Union’s global leadership on climate change is under threat as Germany heads a rebellion to protect industry from the extra cost of tough environmental targets. (The Telegraph)
She’s wrong for two important reasons.
1. Climate security is an economic target. Years ago the Stern Review showed this. It’s making our climate safe that will protect industry, not continuing to gamble with fossil fuels.
2. The change to a low-carbon economy will build the corporations that rule the world at the end of this century. It’s vital for European prosperity that lots of these are European. Who will own the electric car companies, and the businesses which build mirrors in the deserts?
If you agree with Serious Change, you can write to Chancellor Merkel to tell her. Your letter will help at this vital moment in negotiations.