Despite nations’ pledges at Cop28 a year ago, the burning of coal, oil and gas continued to rise in 2024There is “no sign” of the transition away from burning fossil fuels that was pledged by the world’s...
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Read MoreFossil fuel production and consumption will be reduced by 2050 in line with scientific advice, according to new draft agreementThe UN secretary general, António Guterres, has been speaking to reporters at Cop28,...
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