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UN Chief Warns Climate Goals Set to Fail
10/24/2025
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- UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that global warming is pushing the planet to the brink.
- Guterres said efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C are likely to fail.
- Pledges project only a 10% cut in emissions by 2035, far short of the 60% reduction needed.
- Guterres urged countries to submit ambitious climate plans ahead of COP30 in Brazil.
- Guterres stated renewable energy is the only viable path to combat climate change.