The United Nations is calling for a ban on fossil fuel advertising, similar to the restrictions placed on tobacco advertising. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has labeled fossil fuel companies as the 'godfathers of climate chaos' and criticized them for engaging in 'shameless greenwashing.' Guterres made these remarks during a special address on climate action at the American Museum of Natural History on June 6, 2024, World Environment Day. The UN is urging tech and media companies to stop accepting advertising money from fossil fuel companies, though there has been no response from these sectors so far. Guterres emphasized that curbing fossil fuel advertising would significantly weaken the political influence of big oil companies, which he argues is crucial for advancing climate action.
"'If big oil loses its ability to lobby the public, its political power to delay climate action will be severely diminished.'" Great piece on @antonioguterres' call to outlaw fossil fuel advertising, by @dharnanoor in @guardianeco. https://t.co/narcvamUPD
UN calls on tech and media to stop taking fossil fuel ad money — but gets nothing in response: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers a special address on climate action at the American Museum of Natural History on World… https://t.co/1eBYOQWrGu #ai #ainews
U.N. Chief: Fossil Fuel Companies ‘Godfathers of Climate Chaos’ https://t.co/1bBSv39CiH
The head of the United Nations says fossil fuel companies – “the godfathers of climate chaos” – must be stopped from shameless greenwashing. https://t.co/35t7IWARKE
UN wants tobacco-style ban on fossil fuel advertising https://t.co/ipWY7xTSqg