The judgment was unprecedented in Europe, and unexpected. It pushes the Dutch government to honour its commitment to cut emissions.
In terms of the practical implementation, the government has already agreed to close coal plants, increase the use of windmills and solar energy and drastically reduce gas extractions in the north of the country.
The court case puts pressure on the government to speed up the process in order to meet the targets and become more energy efficient within the next five years.
The judgment is legally binding, and based on "Tort Law" - a general and universal concept which essentially refers to a duty to refrain from causing harm.
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The Dutch government can appeal to a higher court and it is not clear yet how the ruling will be enforced.
Pops wrote:"I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter..."
LoL, we need to address the letter to ourselves: we are the overconsumers, we are the resource depleters, we are the ones seeking business as usual — us, here on this site — we are the powers the be.
kanon wrote:I don't want to downplay personal responsibility, but it is just plain wrong to say that "we are the powers that be."
Pops wrote:Every day you vote with your dollars and actions to perpetuate "TPTB". As long as you excuse yourself from any responsibility I'm pretty sure they are going to continue on their merry way.
Newf's letter or any letter that does not have a bargaining chip attached means nothing—saying you aren't happy about the way the cake is baked (but are gonna continue eating it) really isn't much of a statement.
ROCKMAN wrote:" So it is not only a matter of voting with dollars and actions, one has to vote with a ballot as well..." Which is exactly what the American public has been doing all along and why the situation is as it is today. Or do you mean they should vote the way you would prescribe? Good luck with that wish. LOL.
Your personal efforts are fine and should be acknowledged. Unfortunately they have zero effect on the system. At least you can take some comfort from your actions. But that's all you get for your efforts.
Pops wrote:Common public opinion is pretty well just what has been laid out:
it is Their fault
why should I be a martyr?
doesn't matter anyway
dd I miss anything?
Alfred Tennyson wrote:We are not now that strength which in old days
Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are;
One equal temper of heroic hearts,
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
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