Colombia Leads Global Push for Fossil Fuel Phaseout Amid Energy Crisis

41 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 17

Colombia is hosting a major international summit to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels amid global energy instability.
The Santa Marta conference, co-hosted with the Netherlands, brings together over 50 countries to discuss practical steps towards cleaner energy.
Rising oil prices and the Iran conflict have intensified calls for renewable energy, with Colombia pledging to halt new oil exploration contracts.

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