Description

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The COVID-19 pandemic gives an opportunity to relaunch global economic systems with a better balance between the social and environmental dimensions. There is a need for a scientifically-based step towards a strong Green Deal: a Climate Pact for the EU. Based on a bestselling French book, this English translation provides a summary of the facts on the climate issue, the solutions available and their costs. It outlines the political advantages and challenges current policy, practice and thinking at a time when populist leaders are transforming politics worldwide. This timely book will contribute to a renewed political vision for the EU, the European Economic Area, the UK and Africa.

About the Author

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Anne Hessel is a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Chemistry. She is a founder member of "Agir pour le climat" and member of the Scientific Council of "Defismed". Before retiring, she taught and practiced medicine at hospitals, and was active in many social movements since the 1960s. Jean Jouzel is an internationally respected climatologist and glaciologist whose research laid the foundations for understanding the pattern and causes of climate deregulation. He was Vice-president of the IPCC Working Group 1 upon whose scientific work this book is based. Pierre Larrouturou is a Member of the EU Parliament in the Socialists and Democrats Group. He has had a long career in politics and is currently the General Rapporteur for the 2021 EU Budget and Shadow Rapporteur for the financing of the European Green Deal.