German Climate Scientist Says China’s One-Child Policy Was “Most Effective Climate Policy of the Last Decade”

Renowned German climate scientist Professor Hans von Storch responded to a question in a correspondence asking how an individual can contribute to reducing climate change. His reply revealing support for China’s one-child policy as a means to effect climate change is causing somewhat of a stir. Many climate change activists support population control programs, no surprise there  – less people – less emitters, but ignoring human rights abuses (forced sterilizations and abortions, beatings and harsh fines) to accomplish a desired end is inhumane and sick, to say the least.

Professor von Storch’s translated statement below:

According to the IEA, global emissions last year climbed 3.2%. I believe that corresponds to the annual emission of Germany – roundabout.
The most effective climate policy of the last decade was the 1-child policy in China which saved the world from approx. 400 million emitters and emitter-reproducers.”

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