U.N. Secretary-General: World leaders face stern climate test in Glasgow

Old, carbon burning model of development a 'death sentence' for the planet

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Antonio Guterres is Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The climate crisis is a code red for humanity. World leaders will soon be put to the test at the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, known as COP26, in Glasgow. Their actions, or inactions, will show their seriousness about addressing this planetary emergency.

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