UN Secretary-General Says Climate Action Shouldn’t Adversely Affect Poor
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres says global climate action shouldn't come at the expense of developing nations. During the launch of the newly formed Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, Guterres said the race to achieving net-zero carbon emissions shouldn't “trample over the poor.” The global transition to renewables will be dependent on critical minerals, the UN official said, and a significant portion of these minerals are located in emerging nations. While the demand for critical minerals is sure to create new employment opportunities, boost revenues and diversify national economies in these nations, Guterres noted that this is contingent on…