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Experts disagree on outcomes of UN climate talks in Dubai; ‘Historic’, ‘creaky’ or something else?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Climate talks that just concluded in Dubai have reached the core of compromise and found a common language that nearly 200 countries have agreed to, sometimes reluctantly. For the first time after nearly three decades of such talks, the final agreement stated that fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural… Read More »

Pressure grows to phase out fossil fuel use as oil executive takes over climate talks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pressure to phase out fossil fuels has mounted on the oil company chief as he takes over fragile international climate talks that begin Thursday in Dubai, where some have conflicting dual roles. The United Nations and climate talks leaders may have eased some of the pressure when negotiators unanimously… Read More »