Europese Commissie wil dat EU-landen zich voorbereiden op 3 graden opwarming

The European Commission urges EU countries to prepare for a potential 3-degree temperature rise by 2100 due to climate change. Eurocommissioner Wopke Hoekstra highlights the need for new infrastructure plans to consider extreme climate scenarios, as recent summers have shown severe impacts like wildfires and low river levels. The proposal includes creating a website for assessing regional climate risks and improving insurance coverage for climate-related disasters. Hoekstra emphasizes that adapting to climate change should not detract from efforts to reduce emissions, maintaining that the Paris Agreement goals remain intact despite challenges. The Commission has faced criticism for weakening some climate policies, particularly from industrial nations concerned about competitiveness and rising energy costs.