8. Russia’s climate scepticism problem
Russia says it’s committed to fighting global warming. Meanwhile, in political circles and in the media, many are still questioning man-made climate change. But why exactly?
In the eyes of the Kremlin, global warming is a threat that needs to be dealt with. So, President Putin is taking action: he wants Russia to go carbon neutral by 2060.
And yet, Russia remains one of the world’s top producers of fossil fuels: oil and gas that bring in big money into the state’s coffers. And that poses a question: does Moscow mean business when it comes to climate action?
If you look at the media, at what’s said in political circles, climate scepticism is still alive and kicking. Global warming is often portrayed as part of sinister Western cabal to hinder Russia’s economic progress.
Trending and Â鶹ԼÅÄ Russian have been investigating where those views stem from, and how damaging they could be - not only for Russia, but for the entire planet.
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