UN Secretary-General Guterres urges faster energy transition, phase-out of fossil fuels
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On September 23, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed a high-level climate meeting during the 81st UN General Assembly's high-level week. He stated that the global climate crisis is accelerating and that immediate, stronger action is necessary. Guterres called on all countries to accelerate the energy transition by expanding the use of renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, reducing methane emissions, and gradually moving away from fossil fuels. The remarks were reported by financial news outlet 财联社 on September 24.
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September 24 — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged faster action on climate change during a high-level climate meeting held on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly High-Level Week on September 23.
Speaking at the session, Guterres warned that the global climate crisis is accelerating and stressed the need for immediate and stronger measures. He called on all countries to accelerate the energy transition by:
- Expanding the use of renewable energy
- Improving energy efficiency
- Reducing methane emissions
- Gradually moving away from fossil fuels
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财联社Neutral / independent