Člověk nebo planeta: falešné dilema

The author contends that current climate policies are failing because they lack redistributive measures and ignore carbon inequalities, which in turn fuels right-wing populism. The text proposes a 'third way' based on post-growth economics and a 'green-red alliance' that integrates social justice with environmental goals. A central practical solution highlighted is the promotion of energy communities—non-profit entities that democratize energy production and provide affordable, clean energy to vulnerable households. The document calls for a radical acceleration of emission reductions, aiming for carbon neutrality by the mid-2030s and a negative carbon balance by the 2040s, funded by taxing high polluters and redirecting fossil fuel subsidies.

• Current climate measures are difficult to implement because they are not redistributive, fail to address carbon inequalities, and lack an interdisciplinary approach.
• The rise of the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) in Germany is partially linked to public opposition to the building heating law, demonstrating that regulations without social support benefit far-right populists.
• To maintain a functioning society, developed countries must radically accelerate emission cuts to achieve carbon neutrality by the mid-2030s and a negative carbon balance by the 2040s.
• To have at least a 50% chance of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, approximately 60% of fossil fuel reserves must remain underground.
• Post-growth theory is presented as an alternative to profit-driven economic growth, prioritizing human well-being and the environment by eliminating practices such as industrial meat production, planned obsolescence, and the arms industry.
• Energy communities are highlighted as a tool for economic democracy and social justice, with examples including the Tipperary cooperative in Ireland, the Minoan community in Greece, and Enercoop in France.
• Redirecting half of the fossil fuel subsidies for heating toward heat pumps could allow Europe to achieve a fully decarbonized heating system by 2040.

APA

Vrettos, C. (2024). Člověk nebo planeta: falešné dilema. Green European Journal. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/clovek-nebo-planeta-falesne-dilema/

Chicago

Vrettos, Chris. Člověk nebo planeta: falešné dilema. Green European Journal, 2024. https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/clovek-nebo-planeta-falesne-dilema/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{vrettos2024lovk, author = {Vrettos, Chris}, title = {{Člověk nebo planeta: falešné dilema}}, publisher = {Green European Journal}, year = {2024}, month = feb, url = {https://www.greeneuropeanjournal.eu/clovek-nebo-planeta-falesne-dilema/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }