COP31 a 'moment of truth': UN chief urges world leaders to act now on climate change

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UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on world leaders to take urgent action on climate change ahead of COP31, warning that climate disasters are worsening and compounding other global challenges. He also argued that fossil fuel companies should contribute through taxes on their profits.

António Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that responsibility should not be shifted and that everyone must commit to change now. Guterres highlights the worsening impact of climate disasters and the interplay between climate change and other global challenges. Additionally, he believes that fossil fuel companies should contribute by being taxed on their profits.