Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production, government policies worldwide will add up to a doubling of production in 2030, a new report from the UN environment agency (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.
is a startling indictment of runaway climate carelessness," the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message accompanying the landmark report.When combined, government plans would lead to an increase in global coal production until 2030, while global oil and gas production will continue growing until at least 2050.
"Countries must phase out coal - by 2030 in OECD countries and 2040 elsewhere. And the G20 must take the lead in ending licensing and funding for new oil and gas," said Mr. Guterres, calling on world leaders to"save humanity from the worst impacts of climate chaos, and profit from the extraordinary benefits of renewable energy.
The UN chief thinks that at COP28 - the UN climate summit in Dubai at the end of this month - world leaders must send a clear signal that"the fossil fuel age is out of gas - that its end is inevitable." For that to happen, credible commitments to ramp up renewables, phase out fossil fuels and boost energy efficiency are needed to safeguard a just and equitable transition.). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material,, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons.
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