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Fossil fuel interests “hell-bent” on slowing transition are prolonging insecurity, says Guterres

Published 14:05 on February 18, 2026 / Last updated at 13:01 on February 18, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (UN Climate Talks), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification, Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Fossil fuel interests are perpetuating energy insecurity by standing in the way of an affordable green transition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in remarks at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) ministerial meeting on Wednesday, calling for a new global platform to discuss transitioning away from oil, coal, and gas.
Fossil fuel interests are perpetuating energy insecurity by standing in the way of an affordable green transition, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in remarks at the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) ministerial meeting on Wednesday, calling for a new global platform to discuss transitioning away from oil, coal, and gas.


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