‘Heads on Spikes’: Billionaire Lambasts Oil and Gas Industry Leaders

This outspoken condemnation comes at a critical juncture in the global conversation on climate change at COP28.

Andrew Forrest, Chairman, Minderoo Foundation speaks at The 2017 Concordia Annual Summit at Grand Hyatt New York on September 19, 2017 in New York City. Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia Summit

Australian mining magnate and climate advocate Andrew Forrest has launched a scathing tirade against oil and gas industry leaders, saying their heads should be “put on spikes.”

Mr. Forrest’s strong comments coincide with his worries about the involvement of fossil fuel leaders in tackling climate change.