The fossil fuel industry must die, not people – Greenpeace responds to the State of Global Climate Report

Amsterdam, Netherlands – Responding to the release of the World Meteorological Organisation’s State of the Global Climate Report, Lisa Göldner, Lead Campaigner of Greenpeace’s Fossil Free Revolution campaign, said: 

“Today’s report confirms what we already knew: that fossil-fuelled climate devastation reached a fever pitch in 2022. And it’s showing no sign of letting up in 2023, with a deadly heatwave hitting Asia this month and ice sheets melting faster than ever. But it’s business as usual for the fossil fuel industry, whose calling card seems to be greenwashing their public image while continuing to commit devastating climate crimes. 

“The solution is staring us in the face: the fossil fuel industry must die – not people. As long as the mighty power of the fossil fuel industry remains unbroken, the climate crisis will continue to escalate. Global governments have to step up; we want all new fossil infrastructure projects stopped this year, global emissions halved by 2030, and ultimately fossil fuels phased out for good. It’s a total no-brainer.”