Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First Reading of the Draft Act Amending the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (160 SE)
2024-01-25
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political focus is on expanding environmental protection, bringing geoengineering and the associated dangers of atmospherically sprayed particles into the discussion. The speaker is highly investigative and questioning, seeking to determine whether Estonia is addressing this topic and if it poses a health risk. The political framework is rather policy-based, emphasizing the need to research new environmental threats.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise on the subject of geoengineering, citing its historical evolution since the 1960s and providing specific examples (the Moscow Olympics, generating rainfall in desert regions). They employ technical terminology such as "geoengineering" and "particle spraying," thereby underscoring the scientific basis. The speaker links this topic back to the draft bill's initial objective: investigating the composition of aviation fuel and its subsequent health impacts.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal and exploratory, focusing on expanding the subject matter beyond the initial draft. The speaker employs logical argumentation, referencing historical facts and scientific endeavors. The tone is also encouraging and guiding towards the presenter, who is called upon to investigate the topic further.
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Activity Patterns
There is not enough data.
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Opposition Stance
No direct confrontation is expressed, but the speaker regrets that the topic of geoengineering was not discussed at the committee meeting. This indicates dissatisfaction with the scope of the proceedings and the selection of topics within the committee.
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Collaboration Style
The style of collaboration is personal and encouraging, addressing the presenter (Hanah) by name and motivating her, as a young person and environmental advocate, to delve deeply into the subject matter. The speaker seeks the presenter’s personal opinion regarding the future course of action.
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Regional Focus
The focus is on international topics (the practice of geoengineering in various countries, for example, in desert areas and during the Moscow Olympic Games). The primary question addresses Estonian state activity in this field.
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Economic Views
There is not enough data.
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Social Issues
The main social topic is public health, emphasizing the potential effects of aircraft fuel content and particles sprayed into the atmosphere on human health. The speaker stresses the need to investigate the hazard.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is on the draft amendment to the Atmospheric Air Protection Act (Bill 160 SE). The speaker is acting as a proponent, seeking to expand the bill’s scope to investigate the composition of aviation fuel and the effects of geoengineering. He/She emphasizes the need to address this subject matter in the future.
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