Swiss voters on Sunday rejected the proposal to include in the constitution respect for the planet's natural resources. According to authoritative preliminary calculations, About 70% of the voters voted against this proposal – says AFP.
As expected, negative consequence won in all the cantons.
Switzerland. Greens referendum
Prior to the referendum, the government, business spheres, right-wing parties and centre-right parties opposed the proposals. According to them, it would endanger economical growth," writes AFP. Swiss People's Party (SVP) called the initiative "dangerous".
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‘This would lead to very crucial price increases or reduce the diversity of supply in different areas, specified as food, housing, mobility and clothing," quoted the Agency.
The task was supported by leftist parties. According to the Swiss Constitution, a commitment should be made not to usage more natural resources than Earth limits.
Greenpeace: Switzerland crosses the limits of the planet's capabilities
In summary Swiss referendum It was found that natural resources, specified as water, dirt and air, are frequently utilized in Switzerland and abroad to specified an degree that "they are not able to regenerate themselves," writes AFP.
"Environmental work Initiative requires that economical activity does not consume more resources and does not release more pollutants than is permitted to defend natural resources", the proposal concludes.
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It does not give any details on how to implement the change, specified as regulations, prohibitions or incentives. However, it was found that due to the short word (10 years for actions – ed.) "Radar measures are likely to be needed".
‘Greenpeace Research show that Switzerland crosses the limits of the planet's capabilities, peculiarly in terms of climate and biodiversity. And we cannot see the end, and on the contrary, we are increasingly moving distant – despite environmental legislation, despite climate protection regulations, despite the Paris Agreement on Climate. However, environmental protection is no longer negotiated. This is the basis of our well-being, due to the fact that without the planet there are no resources" - stressed in Greenpeace Communicationwho supported the idea.
