Oil Industry's Influence Sparks Controversy at COP28
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The United Nations climate summit, COP28, has become embroiled in a heated debate over the future of fossil fuels. While scientists, activists, and world leaders are calling for a rapid reduction in oil, gas, and coal to avoid catastrophic climate change, at least 1,300 fossil fuel lobbyists are participating in the talks, and Saudi Arabia has expressed opposition to any agreement that calls for an end to fossil fuels. The president of the event has faced criticism for suggesting that a phaseout of fossil fuels is unnecessary. Negotiators from over 170 countries are working to reach an agreement, but tensions remain high as time runs short.
- It's Big Oil vs. Science at the U.N. Climate Summit The New York Times
- COP28 president trying to walk back comments about fossil fuels and climate change CBS News
- Saudi Arabia says 'absolutely not' to oil phaseout at COP28 Al-Monitor
- Opinion: What do you expect when an oil executive runs the climate talks? CNN
- A clash at Cop28 The Telegraph
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