Editorial: Le Monde

• The disaster in the region of Valencia (Spain) was caused by a clearly identified phenomenon: the goutte froide (cold drop), intensified by the warming of ocean temperatures.
• This catastrophe serves as a warning for the urgent need to stabilize global warming through achieving zero net emissions of greenhouse gases.
• The priority is to stop urbanization, consider climate risks in all land use planning policies, in addition to improving warning and insurance systems.
• With the weakening of ecological politics and the recession of demands related to climate, it is required for political leaders to convince the public that the real punishment lies in the consequences of setbacks in the climate matter.

Conclusion: It is essential to implement joint and sustainable policies of combating warming and adaptation aimed at ensuring the protection of each individual.

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