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COP28: Landmark summit takes direct aim at fossil fuels
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (COP28), took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
(UAE) from November 30 to December 12. Nearly 200 states discussed and negotiated
ways to address the climate crisis. It concluded with a dramatic agreement to transition
away from fossil fuels, like coal, oil, and gas, in a just, orderly, and
equitable manner. While the US and European nations, along with small island
states that face severe risks from rising waters pushed for a phase out
from fossil fuels, oil-producing countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq opposed stronger
language. Also, many developing countries demanded financial support to
transition their countries to greener energy. In general, all parties agreed to
reduce the use of fossil fuels without committing how much or how soon. It
seems like a compromise between today, tomorrow, and the future. In the meantime,
2023 is going to be the hottest year on record. The COP29 will be held next
year in Azerbaijan, another oil and gas-producing country.
Read the article and learn about what was agreed at the COP28 climate summit.
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