'We represent a new force': Nearly 60 nations push ahead with fossil fuel exit
Summary
About 60 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, to work together on moving away from using fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas. This is the first global meeting focused on speeding up the end of fossil fuel use, aiming to address climate change despite difficulties in past international talks.Key Facts
- Nearly 60 countries gathered in Santa Marta, Colombia, for a special summit on fossil fuel phaseout.
- The goal is to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels worldwide.
- This meeting is the first global conference focused specifically on exiting fossil fuel use.
- Previous United Nations climate talks (COP summits) have struggled to reach agreements on this issue.
- The summit takes place amid growing global tensions and unstable energy markets.
- Fossil fuels include coal, oil, and natural gas, which contribute to climate change.
- Countries at the summit want to represent a new, more ambitious force for climate action.
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