Expert on klimatnödläget in the Uk: Difficult to define

It was the leader of the opposition Labour party who tabled the motion and during the Wednesday, was approved by parliament. According to the BBC, said the party leader Jeremy Corbyn, ”it is a big step forward.”

uk of the house of commons like the climate, but linking is not the government to act. The proposal was approved without a vote, reports the BBC.

the Labour party motion calls on the government to among other things, strive to achieve zero emissions before 2050, and that the ministers shall report on the proposals so that the Uk climate can be restored.

There is no clear definition of what a klimatnödläge means. But in the Uk there are several cities that want to be completely carbon neutral by 2030, some of them have promised to introduce electric cars and building sustainable homes to achieve that goal. Several cities in the Uk have already issued a klimatnödläge.

the Site of Extinction Rebellion has in recent weeks conducted a series of protests and demonstrations the world over. The announcement of a klimatnödläge was one of the most important issues.

at the Stockholm university, she believes that urgent action is needed because of climate change.

– We need to realize the seriousness of the situation and we scientists have said this for a long time, and warned of it. But there are other actors that need to act and politicians have to take responsibility. It's not happening as much as it should do.

she is, However, doubtful as to what the introduction of a klimatnödläge would be able to help with.

" Climate change is slow, therefore, it is difficult to define what an emergency is. I'm not sure that it would increase the understanding of climate change. If you cry wolf too many times so people don't believe in the end. It is a very difficult psychological issue.

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