Professor Annela Anger-Kraavi said in a Vikerraadio interview that climate policy is often driven by ideology. Hysteria is created that everything will end soon and life will become very difficult. At the same time, there is a lack of calm discussion and understanding of what these changes mean.
Kraavi says that climate change is real, but it must be addressed calmly. She explains that the climate is indeed changing and people have a role in it. However, natural and human-induced changes are often confused.
She gives an example that there is very little carbon dioxide in the air, but its impact is significant. The fact that CO2 can store heat is often oversimplified. In reality, it is a complex topic that needs to be discussed more thoroughly.
Kraavi says that the average temperature has currently risen by 1.2 degrees. This seems small, but it has a significant impact. For example, if body temperature rises by 1.2 degrees, it is already a problem.
She emphasizes that climate change must be addressed calmly and scientifically. Currently, there is a lot of ideology and panic, which does not help. In Estonia, there is a lack of calm dialogue between people, businesses, and the government.
Kraavi suggests that it is not easy to go to Brussels and agree with everything. Estonia must think about what these decisions mean for our country and people. She stresses that climate policy should be economic policy that supports long-term changes.
Finally, she says that Estonia needs more scientific basis and negotiations. Society must find a balance on how to cope with climate change without harming the economy or people's lives.