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COP28's landmark Fossil Fuels deal in jeopardy

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Efforts at the COP28 summit to secure a landmark deal to “phase out” fossil fuels are in trouble. The latest draft agreement uses weaker language, referring only to a ‘reduction.’ It’s led to criticism, particularly from Pacific states and climate activists, and could see the summit running past its scheduled end time.
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