UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has described as "utterly inadequate" the world's efforts to stop climate change, saying there is a danger global warming could pass the "point of no return."
"The point of no return is no longer over the horizon," Guterres told reporters in the Spanish capital. "It is in sight and hurtling toward us.
Countries agreed in Paris four years ago to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, ideally 1.5C by the end of the century compared with pre-industrial times. Already, average temperatures have increased by about 1C, leaving little room for the more ambitious target to be met.Guterres said growing demands from citizens, particularly young people, have shown there is widespread desire for climate action.
"But we also see clearly that the world's largest emitters are not pulling their weight – and without them, our goal is unreachable," he said.
“The point of no return is no longer over the horizon,” “It is in sight and hurtling toward us.”
UN: corrupt, unelected bureaucrats from anti-western countries pushing fear and misinformation.
With delegates flying in from round the world ... remind you of anything?
AngusTaylorMP are you going to Manilla? will you listen to the UN or the coal lobby?
What would we all do without the UN Probably be freer!
Climate Scientist with Impeccable Credentials Breaks Ranks: “Our models are Mickey-Mouse Mockeries of the Real World”
When we should be talking about water theft that has killed our rivers & a minister responsible who just makes things up & unsustainable agriculture practices & climate change impacts etc we’re talking about that baker who won’t make a gay wedding cake again. Well played PM.
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