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Europe heatwave shows need to reject climate denial ‘lies’, says EU green chief
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy
TL;DR
- The extreme heatwave in Europe is a "dramatic warning" to reject climate denial and "lies" from vested interests.
- Teresa Ribera criticizes the fossil fuel industry for peddling "nonsense and ideologically driven lies" against climate policies.
- Citizens prioritize clean air, water, and healthy ecosystems over pollution and extreme heat, making green policies popular.
- Spain has achieved some of the cheapest electricity in the EU through a significant build-out of solar and wind power.
- Failure in Europe's low-carbon transition could lead other nations to abandon climate action.
- Ribera also warned about the climate risks posed by AI, urging datacentre developers to reduce their impact on water and energy.