"Oil Executive's Role in Climate Talks Sparks Push to Eliminate Fossil Fuel Use"
Pressure is mounting on the CEO of the United Arab Emirates national oil company, Sultan al-Jaber, who also serves as the president of the United Nations climate talks (COP28), as revelations emerged that the company was pushing fossil fuel sales while al-Jaber was working to curb climate change. The disclosure has raised concerns about a conflict of interest and has intensified calls to phase out fossil fuels. Despite the controversy, negotiators unanimously approved plans to launch a program to compensate poorer nations affected by climate extremes. The COP28 president faces increased scrutiny and pressure to deliver a stronger agreement to eliminate fossil fuels.
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