# The Guardian view on Cop31: the green transition must not be derailed | Editorial

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-guardian-view-on-cop31-the-green-transition-must-not-be-derailed-editorial/
- Published: 2026-11-15T17:30:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T18:03:43+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/nov/15/the-guardian-view-on-cop31-the-green-transition-must-not-be-derailed
- Topics: Americas, Business, Climate, Geopolitics, Politics, Science, Space, Technology, World

## Key points

- Political shifts have eased pressure on COP31, but climate risks remain high.
- Global warming is projected to reach 2.7C this century.
- The editorial urges faster electrification and a move away from fossil fuels.

## Summary

COP31 has gained some political breathing space after Lula da Silva’s re-election in Brazil and Democratic gains in the US midterms, which may weaken opposition to climate action. The editorial argues that the danger from global heating remains urgent and that governments must keep shifting away from fossil fuels.

The article says current projections point to 2.7C of warming by the end of the century, well above the Paris agreement’s 1.5C target. It highlights a proposed goal for electricity to provide 35% of global energy by 2035, calls for protection of climate science and faster climate finance for poorer countries, and urges the UK to weigh the carbon costs of the Rosebank oil and gas field.

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