Sixty countries hold first global summit on phasing out fossil fuels without US participation
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Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27
Sixty countries hold first global summit on phasing out fossil fuels without US participation
10 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27
Ministers from nearly 60 nations are meeting this week in Santa Marta, Colombia, for the inaugural global conference on fossil fuel phaseout, notably excluding the United States amid an ongoing energy crisis.
The summit occurs as the US-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global energy supplies, causing shortages, price spikes, and prompting countries to reconsider reliance on imported fossil fuels or pursue domestic reserves.
Indigenous leaders at the conference warn against exploiting Indigenous lands for critical minerals needed in clean energy, highlighting tensions between climate goals and resource extraction, while previous US climate commitments have been reversed under Trump.
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As fossil fuels boom again, what is the real cost of delaying the green switch?
Why are countries drilling for more oil if renewables are cheaper and more secure?
With fuel reserves dwindling, is Australia's oil revival a smart move or a disaster?
Can nations achieve energy security with renewables if China controls the supply chain?
Could next-gen nuclear and geothermal be the key to energy independence?