The world came to an agreement with India: coal isn't the only bad guy
TOI
India
15-12-2023
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COP28 approached the switch away from fossil fuels in a practical manner. India was successful in proving that coal alone cannot be a climate villain. However, the wealthy still don't spend enough money. When the gavel fell at COP28 to signify the agreement—albeit one day past the deadline—it signified more than just the customary end of another UN climate negotiation. This time, the discussion was about fossil fuels and took place in Dubai under the direction of the CEO of one of the largest oil companies in the world. Focus on fossil fuels: Because of the strong opposition from large oil and gas producers, the international community has refrained from mentioning fossil fuels directly in climate agreements for the past thirty years. But COP28 upended this status quo. Moving away from fossil fuels is a big step in the right direction towards understanding and resolving the underlying causes of climate change.