U.S. climate envoy John Kerry expressed his firm stance against coal plants, stating that they should not be allowed anywhere globally. Speaking at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Kerry emphasized his growing commitment to climate policy due to the perceived lack of accountability.
In addressing the issue of pollution from coal plants, Kerry remarked, “We don’t necessarily need more evidence to prompt us to shift away from coal. There should be no approval for new coal power plants worldwide. That’s a step toward promoting health, and the unfortunate reality is that we are not taking it.”
Kerry delivered his remarks during the inaugural “Health Day” at the conference, aimed at highlighting the interconnection between the climate crisis and health issues. He asserted that the climate crisis and health crisis are interconnected.
Serving as the first U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, Kerry was nominated by President Biden in November 2020. He expressed his growing determination against coal plants, questioning how responsible adults could neglect their duty to eliminate sources that contribute to daily fatalities.
In a visit to China in July, Kerry engaged in discussions with leaders regarding the country’s pollution. Despite being the world’s largest emitter of planet-warming gases, China showed limited cooperation, leading Kerry to acknowledge that more efforts are required to make progress in addressing climate change jointly.
President Biden’s decision to forgo this year’s climate summit, a departure from his previous attendance, drew criticism from activists. However, experts suggest that his absence is unlikely to significantly impact the summit’s outcomes.
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