The UN’s World Meteorological Organization issued a dire warning about unprecedented climate impacts in 2023, with record-breaking temperatures and alarming ocean warming, signaling a red alert for escalating climate crisis in 2024.
Opinion: COP28 – you can’t argue with the laws of physics
Despite of a deal at COP28 OPEC members still hangs on to the fairy-tale that fossil fuels will last forever.
Analysis: COP28, a compromised deal reached amidst all-time high fossil fuel influence
The UN’s climate talks almost collapsed over the phrasing of reducing fossil fuel usage. While nearly 130 countries supported the more assertive ‘phasing out’ language, it was replaced by the softer option, ‘phasing down’, due to opposition from economies heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Despite the compromised language, the deal marked a first-time indication that the fossil fuel industry’s days are numbered. However, critics argue it falls short of action necessary to avoid severe climate change impacts.
The United Nations warns about environmental tipping points
Ahead of the COP28 climate summit, UN scientists warn of potential ‘tipping points’ causing irreversible environmental damage due to climate change and overconsumption. They stress urgent action to prevent ecosystem collapse and widespread species extinction.
Video: On Earth Day Antonio Guterres ramped up the climate urgency message
Antonio Guterres’s Earth Day message.
Analysis: COP27 – The ghost of Loss and Damage comes back to haunt UN climate talks
Negotiators fail to make progress at COP27.
Guterres calls out the grotesque greed of oil and gas companies
The UN head calls out the greed of oil and gas companies.
IPCC: Limiting warning to 1.5°C is almost beyond reach
The latest UN climate report is sombre reading, but offers some hope.
Guterres: The Ukraine war cant let us fall in love with fossil fuels again
Antonio Guterres issues a fossil fuel warning.
UN climate report warns the lives of over two billion people are at risk
UN scientists warns of unavoidable multiple climate hazards unless drastic action is taken to cut emissions.