COP28 Climate Talks in Overtime as Fossil Fuel Standoff Persists
The COP28 climate talks have entered overtime as countries engage in shuttle diplomacy and clash over the wording of a potential agreement on fossil fuels. A draft text released on Monday received criticism for not calling for a complete phase-out of oil, gas, and coal. Negotiations have continued, with countries like Australia, Canada, Chile, Norway, and the United States deeming the draft too weak. Meanwhile, small island nations, heavily impacted by rising sea levels, refuse to accept a deal they consider a "death warrant." OPEC countries, led by Saudi Arabia, are resisting any mention of a fossil fuel phase-out in the final agreement.