The climate fight has one great ally. You just can’t look at it directly | Bill McKibben
Summary
Climate experts are gathering in New York to discuss the worsening global climate crisis, with 2026 expected to be the hottest year on record. Despite many climate disasters and warnings from scientists, political action is weak. However, the growth of clean energy from solar, wind, and batteries is a hopeful development, with efforts underway to speed up its spread worldwide.Key Facts
- 2026 is likely to set a new global temperature record, and 2027 may break it because of El Niño weather patterns.
- Recent climate disasters include deadly heatwaves in Europe and severe floods in Nepal.
- Scientific research warns the Atlantic Ocean currents are weakening, which is a serious climate risk.
- Some major countries are still expanding fossil fuel projects, such as new oil drilling in the North Sea by Britain.
- Solar, wind, and battery energy are growing rapidly around the world, with China and California showing notable emissions reductions.
- Many countries are not yet replacing fossil fuels fully but use clean energy as extra power.
- A global coalition of politicians, activists, and clean energy leaders is urging the United Nations to ensure clean energy access for everyone by 2030.
- They plan to organize global actions like a "Sun Day" to promote clean energy and accelerate climate solutions.
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