Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26pm on 01 Dec 2023,Friday International
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls for a fossil fuel-free future at COP28, countering president Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber's proposal to continue using fossil fuels. Guterres emphasizes the urgency to halt all burning for a sustainable planet. King Charles III of Britain echoes concerns over alarming climate tipping points, diverging from his government's stance. British PM Rishi Sunak, expected to announce $2.02 billion in climate finance, faces criticism for domestic rollbacks. Meanwhile, Indian PM Modi urges wealthy nations to rectify past environmental mistakes. COP28 grapples with options, including phasing out fossil fuels and addressing global warming limits.
