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COP28 Fossil Fuel Debates
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COP28 clashes over fossil fuel phase-out, with OPEC opposition hindering progress in ending fossil fuel use. The United Arab Emirates' role as host and the OPEC's influence are shaping the negotiations. The EU and other countries demand a fossil fuel phase-out, while OPEC and OPEC+ members oppose it. Azerbaijan secures regional backing to host COP29, raising concerns about hosting a climate summit in an oil-producing nation.
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How can countries balance their conflicting positions on fossil fuels and the need to limit global warming at COP28?
How might the OPEC opposition to the fossil fuel phase-out impact global energy transition and climate change mitigation efforts?
What geopolitical implications could arise from hosting a climate summit in an oil-producing nation, such as Azerbaijan?
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