"They will kill the planet" – Greta Thunberg addressed the world's leaders at the COP31 climate summit

At COP31, Greta Thunberg criticized world leaders for failing to prevent environmental collapse, stating the planet is being killed by those expected to help. She linked climate change to other global crises, warning of increasing violence and loss of basic rights. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged the immediate impacts of the climate crisis, promising net-zero emissions. In contrast, the US, having withdrawn from international climate agreements, did not officially participate. A report indicated that current policies could lead to a 2.7°C rise in global temperatures by century's end, exceeding previous estimates and the 1.5°C target.