In late May, António Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, stood in blue graduation robes in front of a podium at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey. Looking out at the thousand-plus graduating seniors, Guterres told them that the world was facing a climate catastrophe — and it was up to them to stop it.
"As graduates, you hold the cards. Your talent is in demand from multinational companies and big financial institutions," Guterres said in the commencement address. "But you will have plenty of opportunities to choose from, thanks to the excellence of your graduation. So my message to you is simple. Don't work for climate wreckers. Use your talents to drive us towards a renewable future."
