"Fossil Fuel Industry's Influence Grows at COP28 Climate Summit, Raising Activists' Concerns"

A report from a coalition of corporate watchdog and climate advocacy groups reveals that over 2,400 individuals connected to the fossil fuel industry have registered to attend the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, nearly quadrupling the number from last year's gathering. Fossil fuel employees and representatives now outnumber the delegations of all countries except the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. The attendance at the summit has also surged, with over 80,000 people registered, more than double the number from last year. The findings are expected to intensify tensions at the summit, where the role of fossil fuels in addressing the climate crisis is a contentious issue.