What is stopping Swiss people from voting pro-environment?
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Both the Bundesrat and the Swiss Parliament have made recommendations against the Greens' initiative for more environmental protection, as it would weaken the country's economy. Credit: imageBROKER/Stefan Huwiler/Getty Images/imageBROKER RF
The Swiss population has voted against the Greens' initiative “For a responsible economy within planetary limits.” But why did the initiative for more environmental responsibility fail and what does this mean for Switzerland's future climate?
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