The German climate researcher Stefan Rahmstorf is known not only for his scientific work, but also for his critical engagement with inaction in politics and conspiracy theorists who downplay or even deny climate change. More recently, he has also been commenting increasingly on the Corona crisis, as sceptics exist there too.

Climate researchers are calling for a social contract: accepting unpopular measures such as a CO2 tax in order to secure a better future for today's protesting youth (pictured: Greta Thunberg).

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