Despite growing concern about climate change, many countries have seen backlashes against certain environmental policies, often because they are seen as costly, restrictive, or unfair. In France, an attempt to introduce a fuel tax was shelved after the yellow vests protests. In Germany, a proposed gas boiler ban was watered down after fierce resistance. And in the U.K., low-traffic neighborhoods have sparked strong opposition in some areas. Even non-existent measures, such as a proposed meat ...
