COP28: Unspoken Truths and Mixed Results
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COP28 marked a historic achievement as nearly every country acknowledged the role of oil and gas in driving global warming and the need for a fossil fuel drawdown. However, the resolution's language was mealy-mouthed, only calling on nations to contribute to transitioning away from fossil fuels in the energy sector. While a transition is already underway, it is not fast or global enough to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The Global Carbon Project warns that emissions must be entirely eliminated by 2040 to achieve this goal, but few believe it is still plausible.
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