How countries are already falling short on their COP28 promises

POLITICO Energy

English - February 05, 2024 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.03 MB - ★★★★ - 120 ratings
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Two months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to “transition away” from
fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many
have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil
fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how
countries aren’t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from
the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a
public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.

Sara Schonhardt is an international climate reporter for E&E News.

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.

Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.

Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Two months ago, nearly 200 countries agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the United Nations Climate Summit in Dubai. But many have wavered on their pledge and made major new investments in fossil fuels. Sara Schonhardt from POLITICO’s E&E News breaks down how countries aren’t living up to their COP28 pledges and the concern from the United Nations. Plus, a court in the United Kingdom has thrown out a public order charge against youth climate activist Greta Thunberg.

For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch

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