Future of fossil fuels sparks fiery debate at COP28 climate summit

‘Orderly and just’ phase-out of hydrocarbons included as one option in draft negotiating text, as leading oil and gas companies commit to net zero and methane targets

’No clarity’: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at COP28.
’No clarity’: United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres at COP28.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 5 December 2023, 08:31Updated 7 December 2023, 07:08