Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production under the Paris climate accords, government policies around the globe amount to a doubling of oil, gas and coal production by 2030, a new report from the United Nations’ Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.Despite pledges to the contrary, government plans would lead to an increase in global coal production until 2030, while global oil and gas production will continue growing until at least 2050 according to the 2023 Production Gap Report. “In other words, governments are literally doubling down on fossil fuel production; that spells double trouble for people and planet,” UN chief António Guterres said in conjunction with the report’s release..The report urges countries to aim for a near total phase-out of coal by 2040 and a 75% reduction in oil and gas by 2050.While 17 of the 20 countries featured in the report have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions — including Canada — none have committed to reduce coal, oil and gas production in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the report said.The projected near-term increase in oil is led by Brazil, Canada, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and the US — although Canada is the only country among that group to “have begun to develop scenarios for domestic fossil fuel production that are consistent with national or global net-zero or carbon-neutrality targets.”The other ones are Germany, Indonesia, Colombia and China..In Glasgow two years ago, governments around the globe agreed to accelerate efforts towards “the phase-down of unabated coal power,” however the production and use of fossil fuels has still reached record high levels. “Countries must phase out coal by 2030 in OECD countries and 2040 elsewhere. And the G20 must take the lead in ending licensing and funding for new oil and gas,” Guterres added, calling on world leaders to “save humanity from the worst impacts of climate chaos and profit from the extraordinary benefits of renewable energy.”The report's co-authors believe governments with greater capacity to transition away from fossil fuels should aim for more ambitious reductions and help support the transition processes in countries with limited resources.The UN chief thinks that at COP28 — the UN climate summit in Dubai at the end of this month — world leaders must send a clear signal “the fossil fuel age is out of gas… that its end is inevitable," Guterres said.For that to happen, credible commitments to ramp up renewables, phase out fossil fuels and boost energy efficiency are needed to safeguard a just and equitable transition. “Fossil fuels are sending essential climate goals up in smoke. It’s time for change.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
Contrary to pledges to cut fossil fuel production under the Paris climate accords, government policies around the globe amount to a doubling of oil, gas and coal production by 2030, a new report from the United Nations’ Environment Programme (UNEP) revealed on Wednesday.Despite pledges to the contrary, government plans would lead to an increase in global coal production until 2030, while global oil and gas production will continue growing until at least 2050 according to the 2023 Production Gap Report. “In other words, governments are literally doubling down on fossil fuel production; that spells double trouble for people and planet,” UN chief António Guterres said in conjunction with the report’s release..The report urges countries to aim for a near total phase-out of coal by 2040 and a 75% reduction in oil and gas by 2050.While 17 of the 20 countries featured in the report have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions — including Canada — none have committed to reduce coal, oil and gas production in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the report said.The projected near-term increase in oil is led by Brazil, Canada, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia and the US — although Canada is the only country among that group to “have begun to develop scenarios for domestic fossil fuel production that are consistent with national or global net-zero or carbon-neutrality targets.”The other ones are Germany, Indonesia, Colombia and China..In Glasgow two years ago, governments around the globe agreed to accelerate efforts towards “the phase-down of unabated coal power,” however the production and use of fossil fuels has still reached record high levels. “Countries must phase out coal by 2030 in OECD countries and 2040 elsewhere. And the G20 must take the lead in ending licensing and funding for new oil and gas,” Guterres added, calling on world leaders to “save humanity from the worst impacts of climate chaos and profit from the extraordinary benefits of renewable energy.”The report's co-authors believe governments with greater capacity to transition away from fossil fuels should aim for more ambitious reductions and help support the transition processes in countries with limited resources.The UN chief thinks that at COP28 — the UN climate summit in Dubai at the end of this month — world leaders must send a clear signal “the fossil fuel age is out of gas… that its end is inevitable," Guterres said.For that to happen, credible commitments to ramp up renewables, phase out fossil fuels and boost energy efficiency are needed to safeguard a just and equitable transition. “Fossil fuels are sending essential climate goals up in smoke. It’s time for change.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
