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UN Chief Guterres Warns: World on Brink Due to Record Heat


Tue 19 Mar 2024 | 07:04 PM
 António Guterres
António Guterres
By Ahmad El-Assasy

United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, issued a dire warning on Tuesday, stating that climate change indicators have reached unprecedented levels in 2023, pushing the Earth to the "brink of the abyss." However, he believes there is still time to "save it."

According to the latest report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the state of the global climate, the world is on the edge of a precipice. "The chaos caused by fossil fuel pollution has led to unprecedented climate chaos," declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, marking the report's release, as reported by Agence France-Presse.

This alarming announcement underscores the critical state of the Earth's climate and the urgent need for action to address the impacts of global warming and fossil fuel pollution. Guterres' warning serves as a clarion call for countries, industries, and individuals worldwide to take immediate and decisive steps towards mitigating climate change and safeguarding the planet for future generations.