Image

UN Accuses Australia of Contributing to “Mutually Assured Destruction” for Not Rapidly Phasing Out Coal

"Full of newspeak, Guterres’ speech is a glaringly obvious example of the UN’s utter irrelevance."

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has accused Australia of “holding out” for refusing to rapidly phase out coal, by mandating a ban on anything, and everything coal-related.

In a pre-recorded speech addressing the March 21 UN Sustainability Summit, Guterres demonised dependency on fossil fuel, labelling the natural resource a “stupid investment.”

The leader of the UN accused those supporting coal of “costing the world its climate goals”, stating, ‘the private sector still financing coal must be held to account.’

He then pushed for an “end [to] fossil fuel subsidies” and demanded a stop to “the expansion of oil and gas exploration.”

Without qualifying definitions, he also spoke of “climate-proofing” infrastructure and “communities living in high climate impact zones.”

Guterres also demanded “enormous increases” in finances for the “net-zero and climate-resilient transition,” and spoke of increasing “public finance, blended finance and private finance,” in order to “unlock trillions [the] transition [from coal] needs.”

Translated, this means higher taxation, increased government regulations, and higher consumer prices.

Inciting images of nuclear fallout, Guterres melodramatically called the “addiction to fossil fuels, mutually assured destruction.”

He then praised countries, like India, while advocating for an “even greater sense of urgency” in funding a global response to “climate change.”

Australia’s not-so diplomatic slap-in-the-face from the UN ignores CO2 emissions reductions since 2005, and the Morrison government’s pragmatic, “technology, not taxes” strategy.

In response, Australian Communications Minister, Paul Fletcher fired back, “The chattering classes of the UN can say what they want…we’re getting on with delivering outcomes.”

Both The Guardian and SBS cited Tim Flannery’s Climate Council head of research  – “Climate justice” advocate – Simon Bradshaw, who described António Guterres’ indirect attack as, “very unusual” and “striking to see.”

Bradshaw might be forgiven for overlooking the pending federal election.

Guterres was appealing to Australian voters and any political opportunists who may want to cash in on the UN Secretary General’s attempt to wack Scott Morrison over the knuckles.

From a political expediency perspective, there’s nothing strange, or striking about climate change cultists singling out an incumbent Australian government in an important election year.

Full of newspeak, Guterres’ speech is a glaringly obvious example of the UN’s utter irrelevance.

He claims to rest on science, yet replaces “natural disasters” with “climate disasters” – as if no one would notice.

This switch in the terminology appears to have permitted Guterres room to infer that 30 million people were displaced in 2020 by “catastrophic” climate change; adding that this was “three times more than those displaced by war and violence.”

Buzzwords like “climate shock”, “the science is clear”, “sleepwalking to climate catastrophe”, “global warming,” “doomsday,” “transition,” and “renewable energy”- also point to the UNs disconnect.

This all seems to take energy and focus away from immediate, and long-term concerns about the human cost of war, COVID-19 government overreach, inflation, and surviving all three.

While Guterres conflates climate change “inaction” with “mutually assured destruction,” he ignores the danger of inflation and the infringement of civil liberties. As well as the displacement of millions because of war in Ukraine, Yemen, and a growing list of other hot spots around the world.

It would appear that the UN is more committed to seeking out compliance with the climate change catastrophising narrative, and its crystal ball modelling, than the UN is about ending, and mitigating wars – the sole reason for the United Nations’ existence in the first place.

Special Request:

For nearly eight years, we've highlighted issues ignored by mainstream media and resisted globalist ideologies eroding Western civilization. We've done this joyfully, without paywalls, despite personal costs to our team. Your support has kept us going, but operating costs exceed donations, forcing us to use ads. We’d love to ditch them, so we’re asking for your help. If you value our work, please consider supporting us via Stripe or PayPal. Every bit helps us keep fighting for our kids’ future. Thank you!

What's New?

Use the blue arrows at the bottom to scroll through the latest.
US State Department Defends Ireland Against EU’s Hate Speech Law Threat

US State Department Defends Ireland Against EU’s Hate Speech Law Threat

"We support the Irish people and our shared commitment to fundamental freedoms," the US said.
By
by Staff WriterJun 15, 2025
Massive Iron Ore Discovery and Global Warming

Massive Iron Ore Discovery and Global Warming

A recent high-grade iron ore discovery in Western Australia, valued at $6 trillion, raises questions about environmental policies. The processing of iron ore to make steel requires coal, leading to significant CO2 emissions, highlighting the stark contradiction with the Climate Cult agenda.
What They Aren’t Telling You About Iran

What They Aren’t Telling You About Iran

"There is obviously more going on with this situation than we are being told in the Western media."
By
by Matthew LittlefieldJun 14, 2025
Left-Wing NGOs Accused of Fuelling LA’s Open Borders Violence

Left-Wing NGOs Accused of Fuelling LA’s Open Borders Violence

"Democrats farming America burning for political profit isn’t new."
By
by Rod LampardJun 13, 2025
Carl Benjamin: I Changed My Mind About Christianity

Carl Benjamin: I Changed My Mind About Christianity

“Even now, I look back and I think, their arguments are terrible.”
By
by Staff WriterJun 12, 2025
Tommy Robinson: “The Fall of Britain is Linked to the Decline of Christianity”

Tommy Robinson: “The Fall of Britain is Linked to the Decline of Christianity”

"Christianity must be protected," Robinson said. "Christianity is part of our identity."
By
by Staff WriterJun 12, 2025
Study Reveals 60% of Americans Consume Christian Media

Study Reveals 60% of Americans Consume Christian Media

"The study highlights that younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are leading this trend."
By
by Staff WriterJun 12, 2025
England is Not a “Nation of Immigrants”

England is Not a “Nation of Immigrants”

"To call England a 'nation of immigrants' in the context of today’s global migration is to misunderstand both the past and the present. England has always been defined by its people and culture, not by constant waves of foreign settlers."
By
by Staff WriterJun 12, 2025

Image

Support

If you value our work and would like to support us, you can do so by visiting our support page. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Visit our search page.

Copyright © 2025, Caldron Pool

Permissions

Everything published at Caldron Pool is protected by copyright and cannot be used and/or duplicated without prior written permission. Links and excerpts with full attribution are permitted. Published articles represent the opinions of the author and may not reflect the views of all contributors at Caldron Pool.

Caldron Pool does not condone the use of violence, threats, or intimidation for political or religious purposes. We strongly advocate for peaceful, respectful, and free communication and open debate without fear of reprisal or punishment.