COP28: Clash of Interests Threatens Climate Conference's Credibility

The COP28 climate conference is being criticized for descending into a farce after controversial climate remarks by COP28 president Sultan Al Jaber, who initially claimed there is "no science" behind phasing out fossil fuels. This statement caused an uproar, with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres and Al Gore calling for a total phase-out. King Charles III also expressed concern over the threat of fossil fuels. Al Jaber later denied making the statement, but the conference is now trying to paper over their differences. The future of the conference and its ability to address climate change effectively is being questioned.