Key Points:
- COP28 climate summit in danger of collapse due to absence of fossil fuel phase-out in draft deal
- EU and developing nations, particularly those vulnerable to climate change, demand ban on fossil fuels
- EU representative deems the draft "unacceptable" and threatens to walk away from talks
- Climate activist Al Gore warns of "complete failure" and criticizes the draft's similarity to OPEC's influence
The COP28 climate summit is on the brink of failure as a draft deal fails to address the phasing out of fossil fuels, removing previous calls for a ban. This omission has sparked outrage among key players, including the European Union and many developing nations that are most susceptible to the impacts of climate change. An EU representative described the draft as "unacceptable" and warned that the bloc could withdraw from the negotiations in Dubai. Eamon Ryan, the EU negotiator and Ireland's environment minister, stated that they could not accept the text. However, he emphasized that a complete failure of COP28 is not in the world's best interest. Renowned climate activist and former US Vice President Al Gore expressed his concern, stating that the summit was on the verge of "complete failure." He took to Twitter to highlight the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, criticizing the draft for seemingly aligning with the interests of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Gore found the draft deeply offensive to those who have approached the summit with seriousness. The absence of any reference to ending fossil fuel use in the draft deal puts COP28 in jeopardy and raises concerns about the summit's ability to effectively address the urgent climate crisis. The pressure is now on negotiators to find common ground and ensure that the final agreement includes concrete measures to transition away from fossil fuels. The world's future depends on it.Did you miss our previous article...
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