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Will the UN declare a global climate emergency by end of 2024?
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UN Chief Declares Nature Destruction an Existential Crisis, Pollution Levels 51% Greater, Urges Climate Emergency Declaration
Oct 30, 2024, 12:14 PM
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has declared that the destruction of nature poses an 'existential crisis' for humanity. This statement highlights the urgent need to address climate change, which has been exacerbated by decades of fossil fuel consumption. Recent data indicates that pollution levels are now 51% higher than before the Industrial Revolution. Guterres' warning is echoed by various climate advocates, who emphasize the imminent threat of irreversible climate disaster and the necessity for immediate action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. These concerns reflect a growing consensus among experts that the current trajectory of environmental degradation is unsustainable and requires a global emergency response.
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