COP26: Our future is at stake as the globe warms further

A flash flood in September in Sungai Siput, Perak, after heavy rain. Extreme weather is going to become more common as the planet heats up. — The Star

We are at a decisive moment in history.

As I write, over 120 world leaders are gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, to address the greatest existential threat to humanity. The United Nations Climate Change Conference (Oct 31-Nov 12) has been described as our last chance to save the planet. Will leaders make concrete commitments to reduce the greenhouse gases warming the planet?