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UN chief slams ‘climate-wrecking’ firms at human rights meeting in Geneva
Antonio Guterres said fossil fuel producers and financial backers must understand ‘crucial truth: pursuing mega-profits when so many are losing lives and rights is completely unacceptable’.
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António Guterres warns that humanity faces 'collective suicide' over climate crisis
Secretary General António Guterres’ comments came as swaths of Europe faced dangerously high temperatures on Monday.
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U.N. chief warns of ‘catastrophe’ with continued use of fossil fuels
António Guterres, the United Nations secretary general, said instead of replacing Russian oil, gas and coal, nations must pivot to clean energy.
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John Kerry, at U.N., likens climate inaction to a global 'suicide pact'
John Kerry’s remarks stood in sharp contrast to the American stance under the previous administration, which tried to block even general mentions of global warming at the world body.
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John Kerry, at U.N., likens climate inaction to a global ‘suicide pact’
John Kerry’s remarks stood in sharp contrast to the American stance under the previous administration, which tried to block even general mentions of global warming at the world body.
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Feeling spurned by Trump, U.N. sees redemption in Biden and team
Diplomats say the Trump administration’s “America First” policy demeaned the United Nations. But the organization is feeling reinvigorated by the president-elect and his choice of ambassador.
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