Climate Crisis Escalates as Experts and Activists Demand Urgent Action

Scientists and activists are warning that world leaders are running out of time to take urgent action on the climate crisis as extreme weather events and record-breaking temperatures continue to occur. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights emphasized the need for immediate action, stating that current policies are leading to a dystopian future. Recent weather extremes, including heatwaves and rising sea surface temperatures, highlight the urgency of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above preindustrial levels. The devastating impacts of the climate crisis, such as wildfires and deadly heatwaves, are already being felt in various parts of the world. Experts are calling for an end to fossil fuel subsidies, a phaseout of fossil fuel use, and a just transition to a green economy. The upcoming COP28 conference is seen as a crucial opportunity for decisive action.