"COP28 Climate Deal: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels Sparks Anger and Hope"

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"COP28 Climate Deal: Transitioning from Fossil Fuels Sparks Anger and Hope"
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Representatives from nearly 200 countries reached a historic agreement at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai to begin reducing global consumption of fossil fuels, signaling the eventual end of the oil age. The deal calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just and equitable manner, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, tripling renewable energy capacity by 2030, reducing coal use, and accelerating technologies like carbon capture and storage. This agreement sends a powerful signal to investors and policymakers that the world is united in its commitment to combat climate change.

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