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Al Gore, John Kerry and other leaders sharply criticized oil and gas companies for failing to transition away from fossil fuels at New York’s Climate Week summit.
Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.
In short:
- John Kerry blasted oil and gas companies, accusing them of ignoring global agreements to cut fossil fuel use.
- Wealthy nations are issuing record levels of new oil and gas licenses, despite commitments made at last year’s COP28 summit.
- Small island nations like the Bahamas are particularly vulnerable, facing devastating climate impacts despite contributing little to emissions.
Key quote:
“We made an agreement in Dubai to transition away from fossil fuels. The problem? We aren’t doing that. We’re not implementing. The implications for everybody, and life on this planet, is gigantic.”
— John Kerry, former U.S. climate envoy
Why this matters:
Countries promised to reduce fossil fuel dependence but are falling short. This inaction worsens the climate crisis, especially for nations already suffering from its impacts, leading to more extreme weather, displacement and economic damage.
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