World Bank chief David Malpass tells CNN he agrees humans burning fossil fuels have caused the climate crisis after dodging the same question earlier
World Bank President David Malpass told CNN on Thursday that he agrees climate change is caused by humans burning fossil fuels and that he is “not a denier,” after his repeated refusal to say the same things at an earlier discussion, which have prompted calls for his resignation. At a panel discussion on Tuesday, Malpass dodged a question over whether he accepted the scientific consensus that humans burning fossil fuels were “rapidly and dangerously warming the planet.
” “It is time for the White House and governments all over the world to think hard as to who they want at the helm of the World Bank,” she said in a statement. “You don’t need to be a scientist to understand climate science – the facts are clear, and there’s no alternative but to act.” When asked for comment, the White House directed CNN to the US Treasury.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Al Gore Calls It 'Ridiculous' to Have 'Climate Denier' Lead the World Bank\u0022When every night on the TV news is like a nature hike through the Book of Revelation, that builds demands for meaningful action,\u0022 said the former vice president.
Read more »
Groups Demand Ouster of 'Climate Denier' Leading World Bank'The World Bank must not be led by a climate denier and President Biden should call on the bank's board to fire David Malpass immediately,' said luisagalvao3 of foe_us.
Read more »
Asia’s World City Might Reopen to the World, FinallyHeard on the Street: Removing hotel-quarantine requirements is only the start of a long climb back for Hong Kong
Read more »