The end of the negotiations came suddenly,a day after the talks were to have ended and after two marathon nights of tough discussions between rival voting blocs.
There had been hope that the final agreement would include language that specifically addressed the key cause of emissions and climate change – the burning of fossil fuels.
The COP28 president has addressed remarks he made suggesting there was no science to support the need to phase out fossil fuels to cap global warming.
Vanuatu Climate Change Minister Ralph Regenvanu is hoping developed countries such as Australia commit to phasing out fossil fuels like coal and gas at the UN’s annual meeting. The future of his country depends on it.
Viva Energy boss Scott Wyatt is tackling a low-carbon future by including EV chargers,among other things,in his plans for the country’s largest retail convenience business.
The prediction,which has stirred controversy among oil producers,is a sign of a sweeping transformation in the global energy landscape.
The deal comes just weeks after Exxon Mobil’s $94 billion takeover of a shale company as oil companies bet that fossil fuels will remain central to the world’s energy mix for decades ahead.
In the world’s biggest corporate acquisition this year,the oil behemoth is doubling down on fossil fuel production despite increasing concerns about climate change.
An environment group has failed in a Federal Court bid to force the environment minister to consider climate damage in assessment of fossil fuel projects.
If the average airline passenger lost 4.5 kilos,it would trim more than 800 kilograms from every flight,implying savings of 27.6 million gallons of jet-fuel a year.
It’s not the resources industry that is the issue here. The issue is fossil fuel companies like Woodside trying to maximise profits while they still can