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UN chief pleads for countries to phase out fossil fuels
Description
June 15, 2023
During a press conference on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pleaded that countries must “cease and desist” and start to phase out fossil fuels altogether, as opposed to simply lowering emissions. He touched on the impact that oil, coal and gas have had on the planet’s steadily-increasing temperature, urging fossil fuel companies to stop what he described as a "knee-cap" on climate progress. “We are hurdling towards disaster, eyes wide open,” Guterres said.
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Jasper wildfire: Guilbeault confirms plans for staged re-entry, gives no timeline03:30 | July 29, 2024
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across western U.S.02:06 | July 27, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Residents can’t return home yet as town is ‘not safe,’ officials say02:03 | July 27, 2024
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Appreciating the world-renowned beauty of Jasper amid devastating wildfire02:16 | July 25, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: Firefighters face dangerous escalation02:14 | July 25, 2024
UN chief pleads for countries to phase out fossil fuels
Description
June 15, 2023
During a press conference on Thursday, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres pleaded that countries must “cease and desist” and start to phase out fossil fuels altogether, as opposed to simply lowering emissions. He touched on the impact that oil, coal and gas have had on the planet’s steadily-increasing temperature, urging fossil fuel companies to stop what he described as a "knee-cap" on climate progress. “We are hurdling towards disaster, eyes wide open,” Guterres said.
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