Colombia hosts global summit to tackle fossil fuel reliance
AP News
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Governments from nearly 50 countries will meet in Colombia’s Caribbean city of Santa Marta to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels, amid frustration that U.N. climate talks have failed to directly tackle oil, gas and coal production.
The summit aims to build cooperation among willing nations rather than secure binding commitments.
It comes as geopolitical tensions and economic pressures complicate the transition, with countries balancing energy security, financial constraints and growing calls to accelerate a shift away from fossil fuels.
Fossil fuel phase-out summit in Colombia
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