Climate change: 'Madness' to turn to fossil fuels because of Ukraine war

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UN Secretary General says climate goals are in danger if countries turn to coal because of Ukraine.

But Mr Guterres warns this short-term approach heralds great danger for the climate.

While many of these countries have taken great steps to slash emissions by 2030, there are a "handful of holdouts, such as Australia." Coal "is a stupid investment," according to the Secretary General, "leading to billions in stranded assets."Europe relies heavily on Russia for natural gas supplies and is seeking replacements

He highlights the case of South Africa. During COP26 several countries including the UK, US and othersMr Guterres says the pieces are coming together for similar coalitions in Indonesia, Vietnam and elsewhere.

 

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Who ever said it’s madness how about he pays my gas bill

Anyone reporting on this, yet?

No... no.. no.. no!

Yeah sure, who needs power? Let's sit there in the cold and dark all night eating scraps out of the f*king bin. No coincidence that the word environmentalist has the word 'mental' in it.

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