Colombian leader summons intense oratory for a bleak warning: …
WEBSep 19, 2023 · UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language on Tuesday, painting a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign the way humans live on this planet.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro Wants to Ditch Fossil Fuels - TIME
WEBDec 12, 2023 · Climate change is nothing new for Petro, who has worked on the issue for decades and made it a key plank of his presidential campaign last year. In his year and a half in office, he has blocked...
Colombia’s President Is a Difficult U.S. Ally—Except on Climate
WEBApr 19, 2023 · For that reason, Petro’s ambitious climate and energy agenda merits far greater international support. On its own, Colombia has built a reputation as a trailblazer in climate action.
How Colombia’s Petro, a former leftwing guerrilla, found his ... - CNN
WEBApr 27, 2023 · Last week, as US president Joe Biden welcomed his Colombian counterpart Gustavo Petro – a former leftwing guerrilla and frequent critic of US international engagement – at the White House, the...
Petro’s Environmental Record Is Full of Contradictions
WEBMar 25, 2024 · Public documents have not yet been released, but we know Petro’s priorities. He frequently emphasizes climate change when addressing international audiences. During an address at the UN in April 2023, he stated that if oil is taken out of the earth, humanity will perish.
Colombia’s Gustavo Petro: World Must Decarbonize Before “Point …
WEBSep 21, 2023 · In Part 2 of our interview with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, he says climate change is a “vital matter” the world must address collectively.
In Colombia, Drilling Pays the Bills. The Country’s Leaders Want to ...
WEBNov 15, 2022 · President Gustavo Petro of Colombia has argued that fossil fuels have not lifted enough people out of poverty to justify their impact on climate.
Colombia May Be First Oil-Rich Country to Quit Fossil Fuels
WEBJun 22, 2022 · Colombia's president-elect Gustavo Petro, who won the country's June 19 election, has pledged to end new oil exploration.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: Full Interview on Democracy …
WEBSep 22, 2023 · On Tuesday, Colombian President Gustavo Petro gave an inspired address calling to end wars while doing more to combat climate change, which he described as “the mother of all crises.” Petro...
Gustavo Petro’s record on energy and environment, analysed
WEBApr 4, 2024 · Despite winning praise from environmentalists on the international stage, Gustavo Petro has faced less favourable political winds domestically: public approval of his administration has fallen from 56% when he came to power in August 2022 to 26% by December 2023.