António Guterres says "fossil fuels must go the way of the dinosaurs" at Cop31 summit

At the Cop31 climate summit in Turkey, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed world leaders, warning that reliance on fossil fuels is leading to global destruction. His remarks came as British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new climate security envoy and pledged renewed UK leadership on environmental action, emphasizing the urgency of the climate crisis following a summer of extreme weather. Burnham's participation occurs amid questions about his government's commitment to green policies, with reports of potential rollbacks on electric vehicle targets and ongoing debates about new oil and gas projects.