UN Chief Guterres: Fossil Fuels Must Disappear Like Dinosaurs

At COP31 in Turkey, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for the end of fossil fuels, comparing them to dinosaurs, and criticized industry lobbyists for delaying climate action. The statement signals a hardening UN stance ahead of negotiations, but its impact depends on whether major emitters adopt binding commitments. The reference to 'their lobby' suggests a direct challenge to fossil fuel interests, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions.

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