Eighty-five countries have sought a roadmap to phasing out fossil fuels. A conference this month offers hope they could unite
This article is published as part of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now
The Iran war is also a climate war. Beyond its terrible human costs, the war’s disruptions of oil, gas, fertilizer and other shipments is another reminder of the risks inherent in basing the world economy on fossil fuels. The war’s jets, missiles and aircraft carriers, and the tankers, refineries and buildings they blow up, represent millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions that further imperil a climate system that is already “very close” to a point of no return, scientists say, after which runaway global warming could not be stopped. Nevertheless, petrostate leaders around the world continue doing their utmost to stave off a desperately needed course correction.
Now, a little noticed ray of hope may be peeking over the horizon.
Mark Hertsgaard and Kyle Pope are co-founders of the global journalism collaboration Covering Climate Now
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