Overview

• António Guterres labels fossil fuel companies as 'godfathers of climate chaos' and calls for a worldwide advertising ban.
• France, Amsterdam, and several UK regions have already enacted bans, while Australia's independent MPs and Greens back similar measures.
• New Zealand's advertising industry shows reluctance, with no local councils or major firms committing to ad bans.
• Z Energy faces legal challenges over misleading sustainability claims amid rising fuel sales.
• Climate anxiety is notably high among advertising professionals, reflecting ethical concerns about fossil fuel promotion.