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Greece's Drilling Plans Spark Controversy Amid COP30 Talks

11/7/2025

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On the day COP30 met in Brazil, Greece announced plans for Mediterranean drilling with United States support, and ExxonMobil will explore near Corfu.
U.S. officials hailed the move as a victory for fossil fuel interests.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to cease fossil fuel exploration.
The drilling is expected to start late next year or early 2027.

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On the day COP30 met in Brazil, Greece announced plans for Mediterranean drilling with United States support, and ExxonMobil will explore near Corfu.
U.S. officials hailed the move as a victory for fossil fuel interests.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged countries to cease fossil fuel exploration.
The drilling is expected to start late next year or early 2027.