‘Who is talking about climate change now?’ What the Ukraine war means for global heating

‘Who is talking about climate change now?’ What the Ukraine war means for global heating

LONDON — Reflecting on energy markets just over one month into Russia's onslaught in Ukraine, Saudi Arabia's top energy official : "Look at what is happening today, who is talking about climate change now?" Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman's comments in late March were effectively a rerun of his address to attendees at the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, in November last year when he claimed the world could slash greenhouse gas emissions without swearing off hydrocarbons. Summarizing his views on energy security and the climate crisis, Abdulaziz told CNBC that the world's top oil exporter would not shy away from fossil fuel production. "We are pro producing oil and gas, and — hallelujah — pro using coal." Russian President Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine is now on the cusp of entering its fourth month, amplifying concern about what the conflict means for , and global climate goals. The G-7 has Russia's invasion has resulted in "one of the most severe food and energy crises in recent history," threatening those most vulnerable worldwide. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has the Kremlin's assault on Ukraine will likely have major implications for global heating targets, particularly as many countries or as alternative sources