Episode 180. Let’s Treat Fossil Fuels As the Weapons of Mass Destruction That They Are:  The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

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Climate Fast/Le Changement climatique – il faut agir rapidement

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Three pillars of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty:

  • Non-proliferation: Prevent the proliferation of coal, oil and gas by ending all new exploration and production
  • Fair Phase-Out: Phase-out existing production of fossil fuels in line with the 1.5C global climate goal
  • Just Transition: Fast-track real solutions and a just transition for every worker, community and country

The City of Sydney unanimously calls on the Australian and New South Wales Governments to phase out coal, oil and gas.

Person of Interest: Tzeporah Berman, International Program Director at Stand.Earth and the Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.

Video: Tzeporah Berman: Why We Need a Treaty To End Fossil Fuels

Research – Fossil Fuel Exit Strategy

Resource: Kitchen Table Climate Conversations

Netflix Series: Breaking Boundaries: The Science of Our Planet, by David Attenborough

Good News: Toronto City Council Endorses Call for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Action Tips:

  • Sign the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty as an individual.
  • Considering organizing to get your city or town council to sign the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty

Sanity Tip: Get curious about how you might be able to shift feelings of hopelessness or overwhelm by taking action, preferably with others.

Theme Music: Song for the Ocean: graciously provided by Kristin Hoffman, artist

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