the SP Federal councillor Simonetta Sommaruga for measures when driving a car for less off-roader, while flying and in the financial space. “First of all, we should stop to think of climate protection as something that only costs us money,” demanded the 58-Year-old in an Interview with the “NZZ on Sunday”. “Doing nothing will cost”, said since January, the acting head of the Department of the environment, transport, energy and communications (Detec) with reference to damage caused by landslides and floods.
There is a need for a shoulder-to-shoulder in the field of climate policy, the environment, but also the employees benefited, and the population, said Sommaruga. Now the political will is required to realize concrete measures for the protection of the environment.
Too many heavy cars
accents Sommaruga wants to set about the Road around off-roader. “In Switzerland lots of heavy and large cars will be sold.” The new car fleet in this country have the highest CO2, namely, to 134 grams per Kilometer. The oil nation of Norway was already at 84 grams. “Because we have to, once again, about the books.” The Minister of the environment wants to reduce the emission standards for new cars, if possible, in consonance with the EU and ensure that the rules are not run during the Import of high-consumption cars.
Sommaruga also supports environmental requirements for the financial sector, such as the Council of States Commission to the planned CO2-law. “It is contradictory that we operate climate protection in Switzerland and at the same time through our pension funds and Bank loans, for example, in the petroleum sector to invest.”
praise for the climate youth
in Addition, does not want to exclude the detec-Head of the air traffic of environmental measures. “No one understands why air transport is systematically excluded from the climate debate.” If ultimately a majority for a flight ticket levy to come into existence, will have.
Finally, paid tribute to Sommaruga young people for climate protection on the road, their respect. “I have full understanding for the concerns and the impatience of these young people. It’s your future.” You have received on Wednesday a Delegation of the climate youth, and had been impressed. These 15 – to 22-Year-old would engage with heart and mind. “You are to sit, are well-informed and strong in Argumentation.” (roy/SDA)
Created: 03.03.2019, 05:18 PM
