EU defends leadership in ‘world war’ on climate change

‘A war economy is needed’ to reduce global warming emissions, according to the EU’s environment chief who said new measures will be tabled ’shortly’ to tackle car pollution and expand the carbon trading system.

“Damaged economies, refugees, political instability, and the loss of life are typically the results of war. But they will also be the results of unchecked climate change,” Dimas said.

“It is clear that the fight against climate change is much more than a battle. It is a world war that will last for many years.”
EurActiv