Europe is facing growing climate risks and is unprepared. That's according to the European Environment Agency’s first-ever risk assessment about the impact of climate change on the continent.
That is bordering on tautological. How do you suppose anyone would prepare in the absence of risk assessment?
Forward-looking, thoughtful individuals or even individual municipalities might take concrete action, but country- or continent-wide? Not a chance.
In addition, some of the mitigations will involve national and international regulations, standards, and projects that are beyond the reach of individuals and municipalities.
That is bordering on tautological. How do you suppose anyone would prepare in the absence of risk assessment?
Forward-looking, thoughtful individuals or even individual municipalities might take concrete action, but country- or continent-wide? Not a chance.
In addition, some of the mitigations will involve national and international regulations, standards, and projects that are beyond the reach of individuals and municipalities.