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UN Chief Calls for Global Ban on Fossil Fuel Advertising to Save Climate

Jun 5, 2024, 02:53 PM

UN Secretary General António Guterres has called for a global ban on fossil fuel advertising in an effort to save the climate. In a major speech, the UN chief referred to the fossil fuel industry as the 'godfathers of climate chaos' and emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, which he described as 'climate crunch time.' He highlighted the significant impact of fossil fuel advertising in the sports industry, particularly football, which has long-standing associations with oil and gas producers. Guterres warned against a future where only the wealthy are protected from climate impacts, while the rest of humanity suffers from lethal weather conditions.