For the first time, the step away from fossil energy sources was anchored in the final document of a climate summit. This may have consequences for local drivers. The abolition of the travel allowance is on the table.
It can almost be described as an eco-miracle, which – according to Dubai time – was decided at dawn. COP President Sultan Achmed Al Jaber announced the move away from oil and gas to a standing ovation, although not radical, but firmly in place.
“The future is renewable”
Even optimists hardly believed that fossil giants like Saudi Arabia, but also the Gulf states and the host country itself, would leap over the shadows. Al Jaber promptly spoke of a paradigm shift that had the potential to redefine the energy industry.
Even former Greenpeace boss Jennifer Morgan, now Germany’s climate ambassador, could not help but acknowledge the courage of the delegates from 200 countries. The result clearly indicates that the future is renewable.
Despite the historic package – the farewell to the fossil age was included in the text for the first time – individual countries, including Austria and endangered island states such as Samoa, expected even more countries to completely phase out oil, coal and gas.
The criticism comes from environmental organizations
Greenpeace, WWF, GLOBAL 2000 etc. criticized the “diluted final document”. Environment Minister Gewessler (Greens) nevertheless burst into cheers before departure (as she did during the outbound flight in economy class). “Especially given the difficult situation, the agreement is of enormous importance for the global climate,” she assured after a marathon night full of negotiations. The key phrase “away from fossil fuels” has ushered in a new era in global climate protection.
Green attack on travel allowance
Because Finance Minister Magnus Brunner joined a national initiative led by the Netherlands around the COP to map fossil fuel subsidies, there is now even talk of abolishing travel allowances for tens of thousands of motorists (who, especially in rural areas, have a livable earns wages). ) and the so-called diesel privilege (cheap fuel).
The Ministry of Finance says that the travel allowance is not in jeopardy. But the effect of the subsidies is being investigated. According to the WIFO study, these amounted to 4.1 to 5.7 billion euros annually between 2016 and 2020. Gewessler said she was pleased that her coalition partner had joined the alliance.
Source: Krone
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