Summary
Amnesty International released a report stating that expanding fossil fuel infrastructure threatens billions of lives worldwide. The report highlights that a large portion of the global population lives near these sites, which pose health risks and are linked to human rights abuses. The findings were discussed at the COP30 climate conference, where leaders are urged to phase out fossil fuels to address climate change and related issues.
Key Facts
- Amnesty International released a report on the dangers of fossil fuel infrastructure.
- Around 2 billion people live near fossil fuel sites.
- Over 3,500 new fossil fuel sites are being developed, affecting 135 million more people.
- Living near these sites is linked to health issues like cancer and asthma.
- Fossil fuel projects are associated with human rights abuses against activists and Indigenous people.
- Indigenous territories host 16.1% of known global fossil fuel infrastructure.
- COP30, a UN climate conference, took place in Brazil where these issues were discussed.
- A vast majority of the global population wants stronger action on climate change.
