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The debate on climate protection. Myths, facts, arguments. For a better tomorrow

Extreme weather events in increasing numbers, the increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the massive loss of animal and plant species – climate change is a global human issue and one of the greatest challenges of our time. Its effects are becoming more and more noticeable. The fact that a change of direction is inevitable is largely a matter of social consensus.

But the transformation towards a (nearly) zero-emission economy and society involves a number of challenges. Increasingly, the economic and social costs of this necessary transformation process are coming into focus. Climate protection is often pitted against prosperity, economic development and jobs. In some cases, even interest-based doubts are sown to give the impression that the sciences are at odds with "man-made" climate change.

The authors build on this supposed conflict of goals by pointing out the fields of conflict and analysing ten key points of criticism on a fact-based basis. They refute claims that persist in public discourse and confirm that there is still an enormous need for action in some sectors in Germany. Above all, however, they show that a future-oriented energy and climate policy is possible in line with prosperity and social progress. Provided that the correct measures are taken.

Scope: 68 pages
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