Three stark reports on the rising carbon emissions and impacts on global temperatures have been released in the last week. The reports lay bare the horrific state of climate breakdown and its impacts across the globe – but they also show that solutions are available to make possible meeting the goals under the Paris agreement.
The Emissions Gap Report released November 26th shows that with current country pledges, the world is heading for a 3.2°C temperature rise with G20 nations account for 78 per cent of all emissions.
World Meteorological Report released 25th November shows the concentration of climate-heating greenhouse gases has hit a record high with no sign of a slowdown, let alone a decline, despite all the commitments under the Paris agreement on climate change.
The Production Gap Report released November 20th shows that the world is on track to produce about 50% more fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with limiting warming to 2°C and 120% more than would be consistent with limiting warming to 1.5°C
May Boeve, Chief Executive of 350.org said in a statement:
“This is no longer a warning, we are now experiencing the impacts of climate breakdown on a daily basis, from the wildfires in The Congo, California and Australia to the devastating floods in Europe.”
These 3 reports are scientifically peer reviewed and robustly researched: the science is screaming. To world leaders we say: it is time to stop the expansion of the fossil fuel industry immediately. Not a single new mine can be dug, not another pipeline built, not one more well dropped into the ocean. And we have to get to work immediately transitioning to sustainable renewable energy powered energy systems.
Across the globe, resistance to fossil fuels is rising, and the climate strikes have shown the world that we are prepared to take action. Going forward people will keep up a steady drumbeat of actions, strikes and protests that get louder and louder throughout 2020. This Friday, November 29, Fridays for Future is gearing up for a global strike on Black Friday.
Next global schoolstrike is on November 29th and in some countries December 6th. Please help spread the word! #fridaysforfuture pic.twitter.com/Y42aNiiKco
— Greta Thunberg (@GretaThunberg) November 18, 2019
To governments attending the UN Climate Talks (COP25) in Madrid, the eyes of all future generations are upon you. The world has woken up to the reality of climate breakdown. To those that stand in the way of action on climate change we say, “How Dare You!”
In response to this science and the lack of meaningful action from governments, activists will deliver a petition at COP 25 in Madrid demanding governments to stop funding fossil fuels. You can add your name to the petition now, to make sure governments hear the message.