World shudders at UN climate report

"Today's report makes for sobering reading, and it is clear that the next decade is going to be pivotal to securing the future of our planet."

BRITISH PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON

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"As the IPCC makes plain, the impacts of the climate crisis, from extreme heat to wildfires to intense rainfall and flooding, will only continue to intensify unless we choose another course..."

US SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL ENVOY FOR CLIMATE JOHN KERRY

"It's not too late to stem the tide and prevent runaway climate change, but only if we act decisively now and all act together."

EU'S VP IN CHARGE OF CLIMATE ACTION FRANS TIMMERMANS

"Our people are dying in vulnerable developing countries because of the fossil fuel burning for consumption and economic growth in rich countries..."

MOHAMED NASHEED, ENVOY FOR CVF OF 48 COUNTRIES

"Major emitters must take account for the damages inflicted by the fossil fuel industry, knowing that... will have a negative impact."

DIANN BLACK-LAYNE, LEAD CLIMATE NEGOTIATOR FOR THE ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES