Antonio Guterres warns of fossil fuels

Some international locations are searching for methods to scale back their dependence on Moscow for pure fuel after the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The United Nations (UN) Secretary Common Antonio Guterres stated that the growing seek for alternate options to Russian fuel and fossil fuels is “loopy”.

THREAT TO THE CLIMATE AGENDA

Guterres, in his speech on the Sustainability Summit, “Russia’s conflict in Ukraine dangers upsetting international meals and power markets and threatens the worldwide local weather agenda.” stated.

“GUARANTEE DESTROY”

Guterres identified that the seek for a substitute for Russian fuel by massive economies could improve dependency on fossil fuels within the brief time period. “It is a frenzy, and dependence on fossil fuels (within the combat in opposition to local weather change) ensures destruction.” used the phrase.

1.5 DEG C. TARGET

Calling for the correction of the damaged international power system, Guterres in contrast the goal of limiting the worldwide temperature improve to 1.5 levels Celsius as a way to fight local weather change to be on “life assist in intensive care” within the present situations.

Guterres stated that international greenhouse fuel emissions are anticipated to extend by 14 p.c within the 2020s, and that energy-related carbon emissions elevated by 6 p.c final yr, reaching the very best ranges.

“WE ARE WALKING TO THE CLIMATE DISASTER”

“As sleepwalkers, we’re strolling in the direction of local weather disaster.” stated Guterres, “If we proceed like this, we will say goodbye to the 1.5 diploma temperature improve goal.” warned.

Guterres known as on all international locations to finish coal use by 2040.