President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has delivered a stark warning: “Earth can no longer sustain” humanity’s dependence on fossil fuels. Speaking to leaders, Lula framed the rapid transition to clean energy as the decisive “success or failure” point in the global climate battle. This sets a tense stage for negotiations, where nations must grapple with the 2023 agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels.” However, the talks are overshadowed by the absence of leaders from major polluters, including US President Donald Trump, who has dismissed climate science. Amid this, other nations are pushing for new measures like a luxury flight tax, while civil society groups criticize the lack of firm financial commitments from wealthy nations.
🔗 Source: https://thewire.in/environment/earth-cannot-sustain-intensive-fossil-fuel-use-lula-tells-cop30
