COP28 President Sparks Controversy with Denial of Science Behind Fossil Fuel Phase-Out

The president of the COP28 climate summit, Sultan Al Jaber, has alarmed scientists and advocates by claiming that there is "no science" supporting the need to phase out fossil fuels to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This statement contradicts scientific reports that emphasize the urgent need to rapidly reduce fossil fuel use to achieve the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Al Jaber's remarks have been criticized by climate experts, who argue that a phase-out of fossil fuels is essential to combat the climate crisis.