The topic of climate change, already somewhat forgotten, has again returned to the list of major "horror stories".
Climate change is an unprecedented threat to human existence. This statement was made at a meeting of the UN General Assembly by the Secretary General of this organization, Antonio Guterres.
Climate change is an unprecedented and increasingly real threat to prosperity and peace, he said. The last ten years have become the hottest in history, and the past year broke all records in terms of average annual temperature indicators, the ice in the world's oceans is melting at a very fast pace.
This, according to Guterres's conviction, has a direct connection with high concentrations of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, which have exceeded a critical level. Now no one doubts that climate change is taking place.
Experts deal with scientifically proven facts. These are not political considerations, Climate change is a direct threat, and in addition, these changes contribute to the exacerbation of other factors. Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, threatening cities around the world, and contributing to numerous droughts. In some regions, water shortages may soon become a source of conflict.
According to Guterres, the salvation from climate change lies in the transition to renewable energy sources. He noted that big business and governments are increasingly beginning to understand that it is impossible to sacrifice the environment for the sake of a healthy economy.