Prince Charles warns climate crisis will 'dwarf the impact' of coronavirus pandemic

Shafaq news/ After years of warnings, the scene in the Arctic appears to be tragic and frightening at the same time, as extreme ice melting continues due to high temperatures, which is a dangerous sign of reducing efforts to save Earth from global warming.

Antonio Guterres As to its consequences, warn what he described “The Destruction of Humanity” in the event that the world powers fail to unite to prepare for a "green future".

Prince Charles also warned that the climate crisis will "dwarf" the impact of coronavirus.

Prince Charles, speaking via a recorded message said that "swift and immediate action" needs to take place.

"Without swift and immediate action, at an unprecedented pace and scale, we will miss the window of opportunity to 'reset' for ... a more sustainable and inclusive future."

"The environmental crisis has been with us for far too many years — decried, denigrated and denied.", He added.

"It is now rapidly becoming a comprehensive catastrophe that will dwarf the impact of the coronavirus pandemic."

The year 2020 had previously been described as a crucial year in humanity to avoid consequences Global warming.

This week, world leaders will gather online for the 75th United Nations General Assembly, where both the pandemic and environmental issues will feature in their discussions of global challenges.

But the coronavirus crisis may have marginalized the climate file this extraordinary year, despite the UN’s warning that the epidemic should increase governments’ focus on changing their policies on the climate file.

This comes at a time when the Paris climate agreement enters into force with doubts about the commitments of major countries to reduce the level of thermal emissions.