In recent years, global leaders and scientists have adopted the phrase to warn of the consequences of failing to meet climate goals.
The most widely recognized use of the phrase is the 1979 title track and album by the Australian rock band AC/DC. Highway to Hell
: Guitarist Angus Young used the phrase to describe the grueling, exhausting nature of constant touring and life on the road. In recent years, global leaders and scientists have
: During COP27 , UN Secretary-General António Guterres famously warned that the world is on a "highway to climate hell with our foot still on the accelerator". : During COP27 , UN Secretary-General António Guterres
The term is frequently used in reports analyzing the negative effects of specific road and development projects. Highway to Hell by Joëlle Gergis - Black Inc.
: Climate scientist Joëlle Gergis published a notable 2024 essay titled Highway to Hell , criticizing government inertia and the focus on "adaptation" over drastic emission cuts to prevent a catastrophic rise in temperatures. 3. Infrastructure and Social Impacts