SUN JOURNAL • December 5, 2021
Two significant announcements at the United Nations climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland — known as COP26 — will likely play a huge role as the nations of the world make the reductions in the greenhouse gas emissions. First, more than 100 countries agreed to cut their methane emissions 30% by 2030. Second, six major automakers, including Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo, as well as 30 national governments, pledged to work toward phasing out sales of new gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles by 2040 worldwide, and by 2035 in “leading markets.” These climate actions are ethical steps that will help protect our grandchildren from facing major climate disasters. ~ Rev. Richard Killmer, Yarmouth