UN Secretary-General Advocates Fossil Fuel Phaseout for Achieving 1.5-Degree Goal at COP28
In a resolute statement at COP28, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres underscored the imperative of a decisive shift in climate action, emphasizing that achieving the 1.5-degree Celsius target requires a complete cessation of fossil fuel burning. Secretary-General Guterres left no room for ambiguity, stating unequivocally, “The 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning…