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Saudi Arabia's Opposition to Global Fossil Fuel Deal Sparks Controversy at COP28

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Source: The New York Times
Saudi Arabia's Opposition to Global Fossil Fuel Deal Sparks Controversy at COP28
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Saudi Arabia is reportedly the biggest obstacle to reaching an agreement at the UN climate summit in Dubai, opposing any mention of fossil fuels and objecting to a provision aimed at tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. The Saudi delegation has been accused of using tactics to slow down and block discussions, including inserting poison pill language into draft agreements and refusing to engage with negotiators pushing for a phaseout of fossil fuels. While other countries have raised concerns about ambitious climate change efforts, Saudi Arabia stands out as the most implacable opponent.

Topics:worldclimate-change#climate-change#fossil-fuels#negotiations#opposition#saudi-arabia#un-climate-summit
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  2. Exclusive: Dem senators, ministers bash OPEC letter rattling COP28 summit  Axios
  3. Clashes at #COP28 over fossil fuel phaseout  Reuters
  4. CoP28: No visible progress in Dubai  Deccan Herald
  5. The Guardian view on Cop28: a phase-out of fossil fuels is the only decision that makes sense  The Guardian

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