UN chief tells Turkey climate summit: 'This is the path to mutually assured destruction'
UN chief tells Turkey climate summit: 'This is the path to mutually assured destruction' “The brutal truth is that the climate crisis is outrunning us. This is the path to mutually assured destruction,” UN secretary general Antonio Guterres told world leaders at the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey on Wednesday. The UN chief siad that the slow international response to the climate crisis had put…
UN chief Antonio Guterres warned world leaders at the Cop31 climate summit that the climate crisis is progressing too quickly, warning of a path to "mutually assured destruction." Speaking at the UN conference in Turkey, Guterres criticized the slow international response to the climate crisis, emphasizing the need for rapid action to avert catastrophe.
He highlighted the increase in carbon emissions, rising global temperatures, and escalating climate-related disasters, urging a shift away from fossil fuels. Guterres stated, "But science is not telling us to surrender. It is telling us to fight harder." The summit, which opened on Monday, aims to secure agreement on a plan to increase the share of electricity in global energy use and revive efforts to transition away from fossil fuels.
Despite its significance, the summit has garnered little attention amid ongoing conflicts, inflation, and other crises. The increasing temperatures have contributed to these challenges, exacerbating competition for resources and fueling conflicts.
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