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COP30 Fails to Phase Out Fossil Fuels, Sparks Outrage

11/24/2025

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At COP30 in Belém, negotiators failed to commit to phasing out fossil fuels, disappointing climate advocates.
Final documents contained weakened language on the fossil fuel transition, earning the label "COP of Truth".
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the declaration for not recognizing fossil fuels as the primary climate crisis cause.
Critics noted progress, including a just transition mechanism, but EU leadership fell short amid ongoing political tensions.

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At COP30 in Belém, negotiators failed to commit to phasing out fossil fuels, disappointing climate advocates.
Final documents contained weakened language on the fossil fuel transition, earning the label "COP of Truth".
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the declaration for not recognizing fossil fuels as the primary climate crisis cause.
Critics noted progress, including a just transition mechanism, but EU leadership fell short amid ongoing political tensions.