Today, BP released quarterly profits of 4 billion pounds. For context, that amount of money could pay for installing solar panels on 625,000 UK houses. Or 4,000 new wind turbines. But will BP do either of those things? No, because they’re the worst. (These are just 4 reasons. Trust us, there are many more.)
Climate diplomats’ jaws dropped collectively to the floor when they learned earlier this year that of all people, oil CEO Sultan Al Jaber would become the next president of the UN climate conference – COP28. Al Jaber heads the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, the world’s third-largest expander of fossil fuels.
It’s a moment to appreciate our planet’s beauty and diversity, but also – and foremost – to reflect about the need to preserve our collective home.
If you’re busy and wondering if this blog post is worth the read, let me help you decide: it’s not an urgent call to action. There isn’t quick petition we need you to sign. But, if you want to know what we’ve been doing lately across Europe and what’s coming up next in the fight for climate justice – then this is for you!