Anatomy of a political theory controversy

From this Maslow-like hierarchy of legitimacy needs, Mittiga’s argument is that unless democracies are able to surmount their political imperfections and take concerted action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, there will be a climate crisis. And in a crisis, “political legitimacy may not only be compatible with authoritarian governance but actually require it.” Possible authoritarian measures include, but are not limited to, “curbing meat-heavy diets,” “a censorship regime that prevents the proliferation of climate denialism or disinformation in public media,” and “imposing a climate litmus-test on those who seek public office.”