Europe must come up with effective climate, environment and energy policies that do not jeopardize economic competitiveness. Sonja van Renssen explores worries voiced within industry.
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van Renssen, S. Climate policy confronts competitiveness. Nature Clim Change 4, 8–9 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate2083
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