UN leader António Guterres on Wednesday called for an end to the global use of oil, gas and coal in favor of renewable sources.
The veteran Portuguese socialist spoke before the upcoming annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he made his own call for the immediate use of zero-carbon solar and wind energy sources. .
In a pre-recorded speech to coincide with the release of a major UN report, Guterres said humanity must “stop fossil fuel pollution and accelerate the transition to renewable energy before we burn our only home” to prevent major climate change. Climate report, according to AFP.
He added that renewable technologies should be viewed as freely accessible “global public goods” that are not limited to intellectual property.
The UN Secretary-General also called for an end to nearly half a trillion dollars of fossil fuel subsidies, about two-thirds of which go to consumers and the rest directly to industry, as part of a campaign to change consumer habits.
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“Every minute of every day, coal, oil and gas receive subsidies of about $11 million,” Guterres said.
“While people are suffering from high gas station prices, the oil and gas industry is making billions of dollars in a turbulent market.” “This scandal must be stopped”
The WEF, for its part, has released a 10-point plan submitted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as a way to end reliance on oil as part of the Great Reset.
This includes everything from “car-free Sundays” to “avoiding air travel” as shown below:
1. Reduce the speed limit on motorways to at least 10 km/h.
Many countries already impose temporary speed limits on highways, primarily to reduce congestion and/or air pollution and improve road safety.
2. If possible, work from home up to 3 days a week.
About a third of jobs in advanced economies can be done from home, raising the possibility of reducing oil demand while maintaining productivity.
3. Car-Free Market in Cities
During the 1973 oil crisis, car-free Sundays were introduced in countries such as Switzerland, the Netherlands, and West Germany. Cities in other countries have recently used them to improve public health.
4. Reduce public transport costs and encourage walking and cycling.
Public transport and infrastructure investments that support walking and cycling were supported by sustainable economic recovery packages in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
5. Alternative access of private vehicles on roads in major cities.
Limiting the road use of private vehicles to different days of the week in major cities is a measure with a long history of successful implementation around the world.
6. Promote car sharing and apply fuel saving methods.
Governments can provide additional incentives by designating special roads and parking spaces near public transport hubs and reducing tolls for larger capacity vehicles. Such measures have been implemented especially in suburban areas of cities such as Madrid and Houston.
7. Promote efficient truck driving and delivery of goods.
Governments can introduce so-called eco-driving practices as part of the training and exams required to obtain driver’s licenses and advanced driving certifications, as has been done in France and other countries.
8. Use trains instead of planes if possible
High-speed rail has the potential to significantly replace short-haul air travel with routes that offer economical, reliable and convenient rail travel.
9. Avoid Business Air Travel If Alternatives Are Available
While not all business travel by plane can be avoided, in many cases using virtual meetings can be an effective alternative. Depending on the changes observed during the COVID pandemic, it is possible to reduce approximately two out of every five business flights in the short term.
10. Increase the use of electric and other more efficient vehicles.
By the end of 2021, there will be 8.4 million electric vehicles on the roads of advanced economies, with record sales, especially in Europe. Demand for electric vehicles remains strong due to the sharp decline in battery prices and government support in recent years.
Many of these measures are already being implemented in the USA.
Breitbart News announced on Monday that U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg plans to allocate billions of dollars under his ministry’s new Safe Streets and Roads for All program to cities that force people to give up their vehicles in favor of alternative modes of transport. Forever and forever.
The Biden administration provides $5 billion in federal aid to communities by putting bike lanes and widening sidewalks, while pushing commuters to use public transport and cycling as alternatives to driving.
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Buttigieg’s goal is to provide a direct injection of federal money to communities focused on advancing multiple road users, particularly pedestrians and cyclists.
The argument is that for this mode of transportation to be sustainable, too many people die in car accidents, so it should take people’s worries away and find alternatives and be rewarded with taxpayer money.
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