UNFAIR: Ordinary people are picking up the bill for the climate crisis while oil bosses line their pockets, cashing-in on high energy prices.
A Climate Damages Tax could raise $720 BILLION and restore some justice.
A new tax on
#fossilfuel
companies based in the world’s richest countries could raise hundreds of billions of dollars to help the most vulnerable nations cope with the escalating
#climatecrisis
, study shows.
It's only April, but over the weekend metropolitan Manila soared to 38.8C (101.8F), and parts of Thailand's northern and northeastern regions recorded a high of 44C.
#ClimateEmergency
Plastic pollution is more than just a waste management issue.
It is a climate issue.
It is a nature issue.
It is a health issue.
To protect people and the planet, we must
#BeatPlasticPollution
.
Learn more in our new story:
@UNDPClimate
Just 56 multinationals responsible for over 50% of the world’s plastic pollution, and
@CocaCola
is the worst
THIS is why we need a Global
#PlasticsTreaty
, and our Govt to act on banning the worst of the worst: single-use plastic bottles.
#BanTheBottle
👀 LOOK:
#BreakFreeFromPlastic
Youth Nina Aqilani of River Warrior in Surabaya, Indonesia hands out letters to head of delegation of a few
#EU
countries in
#INC4
. The letter appeals to “stop export plastic waste to Indonesia & other developing countries.” ✋🏽🗑️
#PlasticsTreaty
Heavy rain and flooding are the planet's warning signs of an unfolding climate catastrophe.
The fossil fuel industry - the planet's biggest polluter - is burning our future.
Our governments must take climate action now! 👉
The fossil fuel industry is destroying a liveable future for us all.
It's time big polluters stop drilling and start paying for the damage they've done to climate, nature and communities.
Call on governments to act now! ..
Here's how climate breakdown turbo-charged by the fossil fuel industry is worsening heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods around the world:
1. More extreme rain 🌊🌩️🌪️
2. Hotter, longer heatwaves🌡️
3. Longer droughts 🌵🥵
4. More fuel for wildfires ⚠️🔥🚒🚑
#EndFossilFuels