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Europe's Climate Urgency: Driven by Green Ideals or Fear of an African Refugees?

I’ve always been a bit puzzled by the intensity of Europe's focus on climate change. For East Asia, the motivation seemed clear: countries like Japan and China are almost entirely dependent on imported oil and gas. For them, decarbonization isn't just an environmental goal; it's a matter of national

This creates a "youth bulge"—a massive cohort of young people entering a job market that can't support them, in a physical environment that is increasingly hostile. Yes, the United States faces significant migration challenges from Central and South America, often driven by a mix of economic hardship, instability, and climate-related events like crop failures. By investing in climate mitigation and renewable energy projects within Africa, Europe hopes to stabilize the continent at its source—to make life bearable enough that millions don't feel compelled to leave.

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