Activists demand action as major climate events kick off in New York

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🗞️ Driving the news: Global climate protests are taking place across 50 countries as New York hosts Climate Week NYC and the UN General Assembly discusses climate issues
• The protests, led by Fridays for Future and civil society groups, demand action on fossil fuels and climate justice

🔭 The context: These demonstrations come ahead of COP29, with activists targeting companies, banks, and leaders failing on climate
• Since Fridays for Future began in 2018, global carbon emissions have risen by 2.15%, despite some progress in clean energy and reductions in emissions from industrialized countries

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: While clean energy has grown rapidly, emissions continue to rise, exacerbating the climate crisis
• The protests highlight the urgency of ending fossil fuel use and raising funds to help poorer nations impacted by climate change

⏭️ What's next: Protests will continue throughout the weekend, with global attention focused on upcoming climate talks at COP29 in November

💬 One quote: "The pillars of fossil fuels—companies that pollute, banks that fund them, and leaders who are failing on climate" are the target of the protests, said organizer Helen Mancini

📈 One stat: Since 2019, coal emissions have increased by nearly 900 million tonnes, despite growth in clean energy

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