- The climate negotiations in Glasgow led to promises that could limit global warming to 1.8 degrees.
It's not perfect but it's acceptable, but what's frustrating is that I do not know if we will make it.
I am convinced that one day we will live in the fossil-free economy, but the question is whether this will happen before the worst has happened (consequences of the climate crisis).
There is a lot that is getting stuck in the global green transition away from fossil fuels.
The use of fossil fuels is increasing.
According to Reuters, the oil association OPEC today decided to increase the extraction of oil by 648,000 barrels a day during July and August.
Defends coal extraction
This year, the United States will increase its coal production by three percent.
John Kerry believes that in the short term it is necessary.
He also defends that during his first year as president, President Biden issued more permits to explore new oil and gas fields than President Trump did throughout his term.
- An increase in production is required to stabilize prices.
It is a consequence of the war in Ukraine.
But it is not a free ticket to emit more, carbon dioxide must be captured and stored, it is a responsibility that follows when burning fossil fuels.
Technical investments
At the same time, politicians must help the business community to make technical investments and contribute with the help of economic instruments.
And he believes it is too early to say that global climate policy has failed.
The use of fossil fuels must be seen as a parenthesis, John Kerry believes.
- Only in 2030 can we know if we have succeeded, then it is time to make a reconciliation, then emissions must have decreased by 45 percent.
And I think we are strong enough to succeed.