Former US President Al Gore said in a speech today at the UN climate conference (United Nations Organization) COP27 that Brazil “chosen to stop destroying the Amazon”, referring to the outcome of the second round of the presidential election. .
The American talked about protecting the Brazilian biome when talking about the challenges the world has to face to stop global warming and reduce fossil fuel use, but did not mention the name of President Jair Bolsonaro (PL), who was defeated by the former President. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) in the Planalto Palace race.
“The truth is, we all have limitations, weaknesses, vulnerabilities. But as humans, we also have the ability to overcome those limitations,” said the former US president.
“We need more, but we have foundation for hope. Just a few days ago, the people of Brazil chose to stop the destruction of the Amazon. Earlier this year, the people of Australia chose to start leading the renewable energy revolution. It’s earlier this year. “It chose leaders who implemented the biggest and most ambitious environmental law.”
During his speech, the former president also commented on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ statement that the world is “walking a path to climate hell with one foot in the accelerator”.
“We need to take our foot off the accelerator. We have to follow the law of first holes: Stop digging when we’re in a hole. We have to stop making this crisis worse,” Al Gore said.
COP27 started yesterday and is being held in Egypt this year.
source: Noticias
