Climate COP31 Turkey

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says the world must immediately and drastically cut fossil fuel emissions to avert the most catastrophic effects of climate change. Speaking to reporters Friday at the U.N.'s climate summit in Turkey, he said global warming contributes to geopolitical instability by driving hunger and displacement, pushing countries into debt and fueling competition for land and water. He urged the world to “follow the science” and face hard facts. “You cannot build peace on a burning planet,” he said. World leaders are trying to reach consensus on actions to address climate change and help vulnerable countries.