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Keep up climate pressure, UN chief tells youth
" UN chief Antonio Guterres urged young people on Thursday to keep up their pressure on world leaders, praising them for "setting a powerful example" ahead of a vital climate summit next month.
"The window of opportunity to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis is closing quickly," he told hundreds of youth activists gathered in Milan.
"We know what needs to be done and we have the tools to do it. Young people have been in the forefront of putting forward positive solutions, advocating for climate justice and holding leaders to account."
The COP26 UN climate summit, which begins October 31 in Glasgow, is being billed as crucial to the continued success of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
The landmark 2015 accord commits nations to limiting global temperature rises to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels through sweeping emissions cuts.
Countries also promised to work towards a safer temperature cap of 1.5C.
But emissions have continued to rise in the six years since the deal, while the latest round of national carbon-cutting pledges puts Earth on track to warm a "catastrophic" 2.7C this century, according to a UN assessment this month.
Guterres urged delegates in Glasgow to bring their emissions plans in line with a 1.5C pathway.
"This means that they must commit to net-zero by mid-century, with ambitious 2030 targets, and clear plans to achieve them," he said.
The UN chief also called on developed nations at COP26 to make good on their promise to deliver $100 billion each year to countries already bearing the brunt of climate disasters.
The activists in Milan will outline their priorities for climate action in a joint communique to be presented to ministers meeting Saturday as part of pre-COP preparations.
"Your solidarity and demands for action set a powerful example," Guterres told the youth delegates.
"We need national leaders to follow your example and ensure the ambition and results we need at COP26 and beyond."
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose country will host COP26, said via video link that "young people around the world are already paying the price for the reckless actions of their elders."
"There is still just enough time to put on the brakes. We know what needs to be done, we just have to get on with it. Change on the scale we need is perfectly possible."
Johnson summed up the summit aims as: "Coal, cars, cash and trees."
"We want to move away from using coal as a way we generate electricity and move towards renewables," he said.
"We want everybody to stop using internal combustion engine vehicles. We want to raise the funds that the whole world needs -- the developing world in particular -- to tackle climate change, and we need to plant hundreds of billions if not trillions of trees," Johnson said.
"If we do that, we can make COP a success." "
Keep up climate pressure, UN chief tells youth (msn.com)
" UN chief Antonio Guterres urged young people on Thursday to keep up their pressure on world leaders, praising them for "setting a powerful example" ahead of a vital climate summit next month.
"The window of opportunity to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis is closing quickly," he told hundreds of youth activists gathered in Milan.
"We know what needs to be done and we have the tools to do it. Young people have been in the forefront of putting forward positive solutions, advocating for climate justice and holding leaders to account."
The COP26 UN climate summit, which begins October 31 in Glasgow, is being billed as crucial to the continued success of the 2015 Paris Agreement.
The landmark 2015 accord commits nations to limiting global temperature rises to "well below" 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels through sweeping emissions cuts.
Countries also promised to work towards a safer temperature cap of 1.5C.
But emissions have continued to rise in the six years since the deal, while the latest round of national carbon-cutting pledges puts Earth on track to warm a "catastrophic" 2.7C this century, according to a UN assessment this month.
Guterres urged delegates in Glasgow to bring their emissions plans in line with a 1.5C pathway.
"This means that they must commit to net-zero by mid-century, with ambitious 2030 targets, and clear plans to achieve them," he said.
The UN chief also called on developed nations at COP26 to make good on their promise to deliver $100 billion each year to countries already bearing the brunt of climate disasters.
The activists in Milan will outline their priorities for climate action in a joint communique to be presented to ministers meeting Saturday as part of pre-COP preparations.
"Your solidarity and demands for action set a powerful example," Guterres told the youth delegates.
"We need national leaders to follow your example and ensure the ambition and results we need at COP26 and beyond."
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whose country will host COP26, said via video link that "young people around the world are already paying the price for the reckless actions of their elders."
"There is still just enough time to put on the brakes. We know what needs to be done, we just have to get on with it. Change on the scale we need is perfectly possible."
Johnson summed up the summit aims as: "Coal, cars, cash and trees."
"We want to move away from using coal as a way we generate electricity and move towards renewables," he said.
"We want everybody to stop using internal combustion engine vehicles. We want to raise the funds that the whole world needs -- the developing world in particular -- to tackle climate change, and we need to plant hundreds of billions if not trillions of trees," Johnson said.
"If we do that, we can make COP a success." "
Keep up climate pressure, UN chief tells youth (msn.com)
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Boris Johnson says young people have every right to be angry about the state of climate change.
"The UK prime minister told climate activists in Milan that they were paying the price for the "reckless actions of their elders".
The penitent mood here was underlined by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who said politicians needed to be "whipped into action."
Both agreed that urgent action to limit warming was now desperately needed."
Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM - BBC News
"Young people are “right to be angry” about the climate emergency because “your future is being stolen” Boris Johnson has told youth activists."
Young people ‘right to be angry’ about climate crisis because ‘future being stolen’, Boris Johnson says | The Independent
"The UK prime minister told climate activists in Milan that they were paying the price for the "reckless actions of their elders".
The penitent mood here was underlined by Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, who said politicians needed to be "whipped into action."
Both agreed that urgent action to limit warming was now desperately needed."
Climate change: Youth have 'every right to be angry' says UK PM - BBC News
"Young people are “right to be angry” about the climate emergency because “your future is being stolen” Boris Johnson has told youth activists."
Young people ‘right to be angry’ about climate crisis because ‘future being stolen’, Boris Johnson says | The Independent
Talk is cheap. They can (and will) go from summit to summit to summit saying how urgent it is that we fix the climate, whilst at the same time not actually taking any positive action through implementing policies that would get tough on wastefulness or over-consumption or using dirty energy.
Talk is cheap, action is expensive. And the most drastic action would cost them votes. So.... we're also to blame. Most people would not vote to have less consumption.
But just as Greta will achieve nothing by talking, neither will the world leaders, and they know it. We probably know it too. It's all a grand charade.
Talk is cheap, action is expensive. And the most drastic action would cost them votes. So.... we're also to blame. Most people would not vote to have less consumption.
But just as Greta will achieve nothing by talking, neither will the world leaders, and they know it. We probably know it too. It's all a grand charade.
Queen Elizabeth tells lawmakers 'eyes of the world' will be on Scotland during climate summit | TheHill
"Queen Elizabeth II spoke before the Scottish Parliament on Saturday, saying that the “eyes of the world” would be on the country later this month as it hosts the United Nations climate summit, Reuters reported.
"The eyes of the world will be on the United Kingdom — and Scotland in particular — as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change," the queen said in prepared remarks as she opened a new parliamentary session for the first time without her husband, Prince Philip, who died in April, The Associated Press reported.
"There is a key role for the Scottish Parliament, as with all parliaments, to help create a better, healthier future for us all, and to engage with the people they represent, especially our young people," she added, according to Reuters.
The queen is slated to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a 12-day summit that will start on Oct. 31. The summit seeks to hear pledges from countries over how they will reduce warming to a target of 1.5 Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.
A group of countries, including Britain, have already submitted plans that would limit warming to the targeted 1.5 Celsius goal.
Elizabeth, who was joined by Prince Charles and his wife, also took the time during her prepared remarks in front of the parliamentary session to speak about her “deep and abiding affection” for Scotland.
“I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country and of the many happy memories Prince Philip and I always held of our time here,” said the queen, who has an estate in the country, according to the AP.
The remarks come as the country may soon decide on whether the nation remains a part of the United Kingdom. Scotland’s parliamentary contains a pro-independence majority and leaders are seeking to hold an independence referendum, Reuters reported."
"Queen Elizabeth II spoke before the Scottish Parliament on Saturday, saying that the “eyes of the world” would be on the country later this month as it hosts the United Nations climate summit, Reuters reported.
"The eyes of the world will be on the United Kingdom — and Scotland in particular — as leaders come together to address the challenges of climate change," the queen said in prepared remarks as she opened a new parliamentary session for the first time without her husband, Prince Philip, who died in April, The Associated Press reported.
"There is a key role for the Scottish Parliament, as with all parliaments, to help create a better, healthier future for us all, and to engage with the people they represent, especially our young people," she added, according to Reuters.
The queen is slated to attend the U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a 12-day summit that will start on Oct. 31. The summit seeks to hear pledges from countries over how they will reduce warming to a target of 1.5 Celsius compared to pre-industrial levels.
A group of countries, including Britain, have already submitted plans that would limit warming to the targeted 1.5 Celsius goal.
Elizabeth, who was joined by Prince Charles and his wife, also took the time during her prepared remarks in front of the parliamentary session to speak about her “deep and abiding affection” for Scotland.
“I have spoken before of my deep and abiding affection for this wonderful country and of the many happy memories Prince Philip and I always held of our time here,” said the queen, who has an estate in the country, according to the AP.
The remarks come as the country may soon decide on whether the nation remains a part of the United Kingdom. Scotland’s parliamentary contains a pro-independence majority and leaders are seeking to hold an independence referendum, Reuters reported."
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Ooh, I wonder what the carbon cost of the 12 day summit will be?
With human population at 8 billion and increasing, and a growing proportion of that becoming more wealthy, human impact is increasing at a rate of knots.
I am very pessimistic about the prospect of changing human nature.
With human population at 8 billion and increasing, and a growing proportion of that becoming more wealthy, human impact is increasing at a rate of knots.
I am very pessimistic about the prospect of changing human nature.
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You can't make a cake without cracking some eggs unless it's a crap vegan one.
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Yeah, I was being a bit facetious, but given how many people now work from home, flying delegates in from around the world grates a bit.
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Apologies for rounding slightly.
The end of the dirty wild capitalism with coal power plants?
Yes their end is near
that would be turdberg if she wasn't getting the media attention, the one behind the guy
