At COP31, the UN urges leaders to act against fossil fuels: "The brutal truth is that the climate crisis is beyond us," says Antonio Guterres

At COP31, Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, citing their role in climate change. He criticized the fossil fuel lobby for delaying action and called for taxing the profits of major oil companies to support vulnerable nations. Brazilian President Lula lamented the lack of climate focus in global discussions, highlighting the absence of key leaders like Trump and Macron. Guterres urged cooperation among nations to tackle climate issues, marking his final address at a COP as UN Secretary-General.