UN: Smoke in New York is a symbol of climate crisis
UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric spoke on the issue at the daily press conference. Noting that there is still no explanation as to whether the wildfires in Canada are related to the human-caused climate crisis, Dujarric said air pollution is generally related to human activities.
Dujarric said the fires in Canada are also linked to warnings from climate scientists and scientists about rising temperatures. saying.
Recalling that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres constantly stressed the need to reduce the use of fossil fuels, Dujarric said he hoped witnessing such an event in New York, which is the capital of the world, would motivate people.
Dujarric stated that for the first time in the last 20 years, the UN flags were lowered due to poor air quality.
Guterres, in his photo message shared on his social media account, said: “At our headquarters in New York, we are feeling the impact of bad weather due to the fires in Canada. As global warming increases, it is vital to reduce forest fires. We must make peace with nature, we cannot give up”. he used his statements.
BIDEN WARNED AMERICAN CITIZENS
In his written statement, US President Biden pointed to the effects of climate change, noting that millions of Americans were exposed to the effects of smoke from the wildfires in Canada this morning.
Noting that the United States has deployed more than 600 firefighters and support personnel as well as firefighting units since May, Biden said he met with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau yesterday and offered additional assistance.
Biden said he had instructed the relevant agencies to respond immediately to Canada’s request for additional firefighters and firefighting equipment, such as a tanker plane.
Biden said he has asked Transportation Minister Pete Buttigieg to update him on progress in managing the effects of deteriorating air quality on air traffic, noting that the Environmental Protection Agency also monitors air quality. air.
Biden announced to citizens that they will have access to current air quality and updated public health guidance where they live on “AirNow.gov.”
Recalling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made recommendations to protect yourself from the effects of fire smoke on “CDC.gov”, Biden told citizens: “Stay safe and follow instructions of their local authorities. she gave the warning. (AA)